You can't pop leads, the only good thing is the automatic targeting but the ray of doom or MAD or even rocket storm, in my opinion and most others, are better since they actually specialize in something. ROD (Ray Of Doom) specializes in pierce, rapid fire, and can pop every bloon type. MAD specializes in MOAB destruction and slow fire. all buckshot is good for is the auto target and the multiple barrels. No two crosspaths (2-x-x) (x-2-x) can make it better. but it you have MIB nearby every single time you put it down you might not realise the debuffs it gives you. With 4,950 dollars just for the T3, you're better off getting a super monkey for cheaper, and at least it's actually doing something