I've got one and shoot 110 grains of loose powder with a wad cup full of #5 Red Hot shot. My ignition system still requires the #11 cap, and therefore requires loose powder. I understand that there's a conversion kit to shoot a 209 primer and then a person could use pellets I imagine. I patterned 4's, 5's and 6's and all were good at less than 30 yards, but only the 5's gave a decent pattern at 35-40 yards. I've shot 2 toms with mine and it really does a number on them, but also kicks like a mule. I've still got a great desire to shoot a pheasant with it, but haven't tried that trick yet. Maybe next year.
NWBuck