Per the advice of Indian Creek, I shoot the 3.5 Win XR # 5s in the Maxus with a 28 inch barrel. Not sure of the #'s or percentage of hits, but at 40 yards its a consistent and will be a for sure turkey killer. Besides I just cant fathom shooting 3.5 inch loads @ $5 a pop for the numbers game. They work well and I got plenty of beards and spurs to prove it from when I shoot the #6's in the 3inch 1187 turkey special 21 inch barrel.