RE: Patterning Question
How much power your shot has at 50 yards has alot to do with what size shell you are shooting, what size shot, ect. ect.
Could 8 shots in the head/neck work to kill a bird? Sure, it only takes 1 well placed BB to get the job done. Would I take a 50 yard shot on a bird knowing my gun puts 8 shots in the head at that distance? No, I would not.
Slice