Yep.........useless is too harsh. My favorite load uses the 130 grain bullet. At over 3000fps that bullet doesn't do well if it touches much of anything on the way to the target. That is just my opinion however, but it is my opinion and is based on only my experiences. Better bullet weights and construction are fine and other opinions and experiences may be more valid. But I haven't any reason to change my mind until I live it.