At 6850 with the MSC you're hitting as good as I usually get with a Brison 3.2 and a Taurus 3.2. Those numbers are equal or better to what you obtain with a DA-50. The 3mm-53 is turning out to be quite a performer for a real good price. What's great is the 3mm, like the old Brison and Taurus, you don't have to worry about what happens when you go from idle to hover power. It doesn't "stumble" when you make those quick changes.