I'd take that Benelli any day over a single shot H&R, so long as the Benelli had a rifled barrel and provisions for mounting a scope.

First choice of shotgun would be one of those Savage 20ga bolt action slug guns.

Might want to sit tight and see what happens with the regs between now and next season, as most centerfire rifles may get legalized. If that is the case, I'd get a good bolt action Remington, Ruger, Browning, etc. in something including or between .243 and 30-06.