Wonko has said it all. Except for very long range ninety degree crossing shots at waterfowl, the pattern board shows exactly what the target gets, and sees. I am saving my old Country Squire for the day when my wife will agree to pull the pattern board. Of course, Bob Brister has already done all this work, for those who would take the time and effort to read him. Those who worry about shot stringing in normal shotgunning don't have an understanding of simple arithmetic.