I don't think it's a terrible pattern, just think going from 120 pellets at 30yds to 30 pellets at 40, seems like a huge drop off. I don't think the #6's have enough weight to kill a bird at 50. I hit one last year at 50 and he ran and flew off. He acted like I busted him and then got away. I wonder if I should switch loads for more knockdown power.