I have shot an 8 gauge magnum. It makes 10 and 12 gauges look like pee shooters. And the first time I did I was 10 and weighed 85 lbs. It was entertaining for my dad to say the least. I ended up painted on the hood of the truck that started out like 3 feet behind me. Oh, and because of your dmr I got myself some 2mm sintra for detail work. It's beautiful.