That is the key to doing well with the .410, believing in it's ability. When that dinner plate sized core is put in the right spot it is every bit as deadly as the core of a pattern from a larger gauge. Density delivered on target, with enough energy per pellet, is what kills birds and breaks targets. Put enough pellets int he target and it's yours, regardless the gauge. As I have said so many times before, it doesn't matter what bore size delivers the goods. If the density and pellet energy is there it's a done deal. Keeping the range to 30 yds. (maybe a hair more in some instances) and less ensures you can do that.