Hi VarmintSniper. Your right there I've been shooting starlings and crackles.Does a number on them thats for sure ,they sure don't fly away after being hit.Do they.I haven't shot the M2 yet but I do look forward to trying one some day.That sounds like a great deal you got there.Do me a favor would ya,let me know how that M2 works on the birds.Did you see that pop can exploding,pretty cool aye. Ken.