I know in .45 LC it is effective at close range. Just be aware of your backstop. I was popping lead pimples after the first time I tried it. I got DARN lucky my cheap sunglasses stopped the one headed for my eye.

I just never thought about the lead shot ricocheting back at me.
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I do the things that I must, and really regret, are unfortunately necessary.

RIP OBG