I haven’t hunted with it yet. I will when I go out for quail. At the clays range it’s a killer. My only caveat is that SXS guns in general fit very differently that O/Us and Semi autos. They have to be stocked slightly higher because of the tendency to shoot lower. So buying one could be a little tricky. I’d go up to pacific sporting arms or somewhere like that and pick several up. If you want to see mine and your in north San Diego county I’m up on Palomar every week. Just call me and I’ll bring it with me. (619-993-5237) - you can shoot a few Pine Cones and see if you like it.