I don't know where to even start with this ??? If small bore's were the best for DG why do PH carry the largest calibers they can handle. Marksmanship is a huge part of it but put out an Elephants, bears, Boars eye with a 22 LR all you're going to have is a very pissed critter that is going to try and even the score. It's better to have "too much" than not enough!!