Besides true long range shooting, though, a one ounce load covers a LOT of ground. Once upon a time, it was all I ever shot, and would have made everything trap loads, with their hardened shot, if the shot sizes could have been bigger than 7 1/2. I love a 3/4 oz "killer bee" for doves out of a 12, but when it comes to pheasants without a dog, I want them a lot deader than really light loads have been getting it done...Steve