Guild Wars 2

Has anyone tried firing the turret at the octo from a long distance away, or using it against other mobs like the frogs?
According to the specs on the turret, it has a max range of 4500, and damage of 3500, which would imply you could fire it at the Octo from the other end of the room up near the Priory NPC.
Think Ill give it a try.

I did use the Turret one session, until the Mordrem ate me up. Lol.