Yeah it really is lacking in the velocity dept, that's why I'm going to get a long barreled version. Accurate as hell though. I shot 4 coyotes with that 40gr load and only recovered one. That one was shot through the back and out the chest, and I got an assist from my buddy with his .243. It should be noted that most of the shots here are 250yds+. I think it would do fine in an area with trees.