Big country..not a problem i saw where you were coming from but i did not want to be placed in that group...if i knew i would be taking shots over 50 yards frequently i would vote no for buckshot...without a doubt...from experience i have seen it kill over 50 yards but not comparable to a slug...under 50 yards its great i shot a nice doe tonight with buckshot...had some problems gettin up the tree with the wet slippery weather but the deer were moving...passed 2 others by and took this one around 4 15...23 yard shot and it folded right there...so my vote for a frequent shot over 50 yards with buckshot is no...