ive heard alot of guys using theird out to 35 yds...all dpeneds on the pattern and load though....get it and play with loads and chokes until you get one that is really tight way out there...then set the limits and tell her not to shot past whatever you decide on...after 30-35 yds the energy may not be high enough in some loads so be careful...good luck...i hope i can find a girl that hunts so we can enjoy it together...but im 16 it doesnt matter right now...you do have something special though...