$5.00 per shell is right - I normally use the 3" as there is little advantage in 4 more pellets. But I have seen coyotes killed at 80 yards with them. My practice is to put a dead coyote in the chamber followed by a couple #4 buck loads. Go for the rifle shots when I see them coming; but hold the shotgun for the surprise appearances. Couple of the club members have also taken cougar with these. This predator hunting just might bring the drilling back into popularity if we can get minute of coyote accuracy to 200 yds with a scoped the rifle barrel. Carrying two guns plus the calling gear,decoy and other setup gear isn't the handiest hunting system. Thank goodness the callers have gotten much lighter/compact.