I also don't like the hevi shot.[:'(]
I shoot Winchester # 6 copper plated.out to 40 yards,I get a great pattern,beyond that it gets less and less in the vitals.

I have shot 45 yards and 50 yards a lot in the pattern bench and am OK with the hits in the kill.I don't like to shoot that far. get them in close is the name of the game.