ive killed quite a few with a .410. I try to keep my shots 25yd or closer preferbly 15yards. .410 has the same pellet energy as any shotgun you're going to come across you just have far less bb's. You hit em and they go down everytime. I've never wounded one. I use remington high brass 3" 6 shot out of my 410 for everything. I wish shells were cheaper though. $10 a box doesnt make you want to shoot it everyday. Congrats on you're 410 im sure you'll have alot of fun with it.