I was at the NWTF convention the first year that Flightcontral came out. The rep convinced me to purchase two boxes. I got home, scotched up agains the back of my shop and let one go at a target. It kicked so hard It made my fingers hurt and the side of my face where the stock was against my face. My son came out of the house. He was 19yo 6'1" and much tougher than the old man. Give it to me he said. Only took one for him as well. The last one I ever shot. Not sure if they still come with that solid wad like they did in the beginning but that solid wad will rock you.