The 5.7 is between the WMR and Hornet ballistically. It is only slightly closer to the Hornet. That being said, I had an 18" barrel for a T/C Encore that shot wonderfully and the rou d was capable of cleanly killing groundhogs to 175 yards (furthest shot I took). It would be an excellent 150 yard walking vermin cartridge. Price is running about $10 less per 50 than Hornet ammo, so even those that don't reload can save $ and have almost the same effect on biological targets.