A family friend of mine and his kid are going to start turkey hunting. The kid is pretty small and he cant take a lot of kick from guns, so he shoots a .410. They asked me if they made turkey loads for .410s and I couldnt find any and figured they didnt make them. Does anyone know of any .410 turkey shells or what he could use for that gun? Thanks

I would just go find some heavy game loads for it in a #5 or something, dont expect to be able to shoot much past 25 yards...

Back when I used a .410 (geez, it's been over a decade...) I had some 3" heavy game loads in #4. I was deadly on paper out to 20 yards, but never got a chance at a bird. I doubt there's a turkey-specific load, but NY/Al's got the right idea.

Yeah thats kinda what I told them. I said find the heaviest they can find and dont shoot past 20 yards. I told them I hardly shoot past 20 yards and I shoot a 3.5" magnum, so it shouldnt be a problem. Thanks guys.

i dont think they do, there would hardly be any pellets

I actually just got done talking to him about his sons gun. He said he'll be using #6 shot and already bought the shells. Told him to get at the most within 20 yards.

Good call then!

i'm not sure if the .410 is going to pack enough of a punch, i'd see if you could work him up to using a 20 gauge.

.410 will work just make sure he patterns its and I would try to keep it around 20yds

this will end badly