Lots of dove, rabbits, and squirrels have been shot at with them. :b One of the big reasons for its decline has been the high cost of shells, most folks of modest means dont seem to want to turn Jr loose with shells that run almost twice what 12 or 20's will run.It takes a good shot to shoot consistently with them and if you check the skeet scores for .410 even the good shooters miss with the little bore. There is a fine line between hobby and insanity.