.410 ShotGun Question

[jrbsr]

A .410 smothbore barrel at 50 yards with a slug.

Or a .410 rifled barrel at 50 yards with a sabot.

For mediam size game would this be a good choice ?

At 50 yards what kind of group do you think it would shoot ?

And has any one used a .410 like this ?
If you did how did it do ?

Thank You

[Bbear]

I'm not aware of any sabot slugs for the 410. However, if there are, they'd most likely be in the .357 or smaller catagory and would be rather 'iffy' for deer-sized game at anything over 20 - 30 yards. Now, before anyone flames me, I know that someone out there shot his 32 pt buck at 180 yards using his trusty 410, but that's not a 'normal' use nor a 'normal' range.
The 410 is rather limited in it's power out at the 50 yard range. Most of the people I know here in Indiana that use one limit their shots to 30 yards and closer. And most usually use the basic slug.
Groups they are getting are in the 3-4" size from what I'm told.

[stubblejumper]

410s are actually illegal for use on big game in my home province.They are a little to lacking in power for big game according to many people including fish and wildlife.

[jrbsr]

However, if there are, they'd most likely be in the .357 or smaller catagory and would be rather 'iffy' for deer-sized game

Not deer more on the line of stray/wild dogs and coyotes.
Smaller animals than deer.

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[jrbsr]

The smallest size I"™ve seen in sabot is 20 ga. and around here you can"™t use anything smaller then 20 ga. for deer hunting...

NOT FOR DEER

For Small animals like wild/stray dogs and coyotes etc.
At 50 yards or less.

Thank You

[Rebel Hog]

ORIGINAL: jrbsr

A .410 smothbore barrel at 50 yards with a slug.

Or a .410 rifled barrel at 50 yards with a sabot.

For mediam size game would this be a good choice ?

At 50 yards what kind of group do you think it would shoot ?

And has any one used a .410 like this ?
If you did how did it do ?

Thank You

Guns Magazine: The .410 slug capable or comical?

[DM]

I believe the .410 slug weighs 95 grains!

I also don't think it should be used on deer sized animials unless youVERY close, and make a perfect shot!

Drilling Man