Smith357,

Great minds (or warped ones) must think alike. I thought about the 760/7600-series of pumps. My gunsmith tells me that they are exceedingly accurate rifles...completely the opposite of their 740/7400 semi-auto stablemates.

They too strike me as "zombie insurance". What's not to like:
-Pump Action
-10 round capcity with the aftermarket Brownells mags
-A "Real" caliber
-Near Un-Ban-Able platform

They can use some of the 870/1187 sights/M1913 rails, safety buttons, etc.

The local "watering hole" has two (740 and 7400 in .270 and .30-06, respectively). They are SOLID weapons.

Don't discount the Marlin 1894 rifles in .357/.41/.44 They are also VERY good...even in New Jermany or Kalifornia. PLENTY of power for anything needing to be handled.

Lastly, the old M1 Carbine (NOT AUTO ORDNANCE!!!) deserves some consideration also. The new Cor-Bon .30 carbine makes it into a decent short range defensive weapon.

Just my $.02