I will be hunting deer. I've not fired anything other than a .22 in long guns. Not too bad of a shot at 50 yards, but that's the only target I have available right now. I've also fired .380 .44 .357 and 9mm. My aim is pretty good with them but again at 50 yards max, and probably closer to 20-25 yards with all except the .380. I will be hunting in NC maybe some in the mountains (Morganton area) but mostly out towards the coast.