Just a differing opinion, I guess, but I prefer PolyWad over RST. They both are quality products. I most certainly would not say that RST is the "best by a long shot." If you want yet another opinion, take a look at the article in the current issue (May-June 2009) of Shooting Sportsman magazine, pages 34-38, by Tom Roster, entitled Performance by Polywad. Tom takes a back seat to no one when it comes to shotshell performance. Bottom line: either brand will likely make you happy.