I shoot doves with them! Seriously, I carry a .22 revolver with shot when I dove hunt because they are just the ticket for those doves that only end up with a pellet or two in the wings. They hit the ground and take off like a roadrunner and let you get within grabbing distance before trying to fly and landing out of reach. It's frustrating for you and entertaining to the shooters across the field watching you. Use to lose several birds each season until I learned that a revolver with shot will end the chase quickly.