I have always found velocities in the 1100-1200 fps mv range to provide adequate killing with appropriate shot sizes. I believe for the most part in the eyes of the "Speed Kills" club this is considered "Low Velocity" as they are generally speaking of speeds approaching 1400 fps mv or more. Shot size must be taken into account with velocity. Exmple a #5 shot @ 1135 mv reaches 40 yds @ only 715fps. A #6 though to reach 40 yds @ an identical 715fps requires an 1185 MV. At this identical 715fps the #5 packs 2.93 ftlbs while the #6 has 2.18 ftlbs of energy. A #6 propelled @ 1330 mv, a full 195fps faster than the 1135 #5 will arrive at 40 yds only 50 fps faster, 765, & still have only 2.50 ftlbs. The smaller shot of course can put more shot in the pattern. It's just all a balancing act.
