it is definitely realistic to shoot out to even 75 yards w/ todays shells. try differnet shells and chokes and whichever one is tightest use that. federal makes the heaviest bbs in the market. 15.2gr per cubic inch. hevi 13, federal mag-shok w/ flitecontrol, remington HD wingmaster, winchester elite, and remington duplex 4x6loads are the best so far for my gunand extend your shooting range. i just read an article about them and tried them. they are darn good. but dont take my word for it. different guns shoot differently. try and get at least 10+ critical hits at extra long ranges. i am patterning 37" at 65 yds w/ XX full choke and wingmaster shells w/ 17 critical hits.