i think you'd be fine. i definitely recommend the hevi-shot, it patterns best out of my 835. you wont be disappointed. get hevi-shot #5's and you shouldnt have any question about it. i wish my 835 shot low so i could adjust it...mine shoots about 8 inches high at 30 yards, so i guess i'll just have to aim at the beard of my bird. i cant adjust the sights any more.it sucks, but oh well...