RE: .410 for deer
 

Yes, and I know of a case where a young Eskimo boy killed a polar bear with a .22 short, too, but that don't make the .22 a bear rifle!!

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RE: .410 for deer
 

I dont know - never even shot a 410 , are you sure its even legal like the others said toons? Here it wouldnt be - think ya might need a min here of 1,000 ft lbs of energy at 100 yards(i think).So here 357 & some 44 mags arent legal even up close( even at 50 yrs or less) ) . I use to hunt deer with a 12 gauge, back east & some ppl used 16 & 20,s id personaly rather have one of those 3.
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RE: .410 for deer
 

A little small in my opinion, 20 gauge is smallest I'd use!

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RE: .410 for deer
 

Using a 410 is illegal in Iowa, too...so you know. I think the smallest bore for deer in Iowa is 28 guage, but it might be 20 guage, not sure. No rifles allowed, except muzzleloaders .45 cal or bigger. .357 caliber and up pistols are now allowed too during any gun season except early muzzleloader. When in doubt, check the game laws.

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RE: .410 for deer
 

A 410 only shoots a 87 grain slug. As opposed to a 437 grain 12 gauge slug. I would't want to risk it.

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RE: .410 for deer
 

A .410 would not be legal for deer in NY....

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RE: .410 for deer
 

The 410 was legal in Ohio until about 6 or so years ago. Then a small contingency of loyal users make a stink...and last year it was again legalized.

I know of several deer being taken by 410's...but I still don't reccommend them unless you practice like a madman, and keep your shots close.

RE: .410 for deer
 

Look at it this way.....

How would you feel if a 20pt 350lb Arnold SchwarzenBuck walked by at 150 yards and all you had was that pea-shooter?


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RE: .410 for deer
 

I feel that the .410 is too small for whitetail amd I am starting my son off on a 20 gauge in a few years. I do not wan to take the chase of him wounding animals.

RE: .410 for deer
 

I would just tie my hunting knife to a stick and throw that at them. I quess I might try one from a tree stand at bow and arrow range.