The turkey was taken with 5 shot. I have a hard time getting all my rifles enough action. I am torn for next years choice. I have a stellar little Alex Henry .360 2&7/16" BPE best quality hammerless sidelock that really needs to claim a deer, as does the paradox. The Henry is much more fun to hunt as the recoil on the super magnum is brutal. We shot it next one day along side my friends .577 3" loaded with full boat loads and everyone present agreed that paradox gun recoiled more. This years buck.