.410 for deer
#11

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!!
Keep yore powder dry!!
Keep yore powder dry!!
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: , Wy USA
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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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#14

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.
Mike
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Mike
Gun control means putting the second bullet through the same hole as the first- Ted Nugent
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#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pulaskiville
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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.
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.