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Hunt with a .410? Who needs a steenkin' .410 SXS when a single-shot will do? Stock tattoo by Mark Larson after last season.
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Certainly nothing wrong with a 28 gauge fired over a pointing dog at a bobwhite.
My opinion is that in that same situation a 410, used by the right gunner, would also be effective.
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A single barrel .410 does not normally need a forend iron to function. Really? Unless you're not concerned about the barrel coming loose from the receiver every time it's opened, I suppose you're right. JR
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In my little world, there is nothing more fun to shoot than a .410 . . . and if it's a .410 back-action hammergun it's all the mo' better.
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I have a handful of single-shot's. Not all, including the one above, require a forend to hold the barrel to the action. The hinge pins must be removed to separate barrel from action. Gil
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So why not just keep using the 30 30 for that type of up close work on pigs down in the creek ? Stick to the .30-30 for pigs. A 1/5 oz low-velocity slug or about 3 buckshot pellets won't work as well. If you want to wingshoot upland birds inside around 25 yds a .410 works fine.
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I agree the .410 should not be stretched, but there is some quarry it is well suited for. You just need to be on your game. John
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There's a world of difference between a .410 and a 28 ga.
If you can't kill non-water fowl birds with a 28, you probably shouldn't be shooting.
That said, I was brought being told a .410 is a poor way to start a kid out shooting. It's not enough gun to instill confidence. I started with a 20 as a result and never regretted it. As an adult gun.....it's fine if you show restraint.
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550 reloads per bag of shot in a 2.5 410. We are getting ripped off with scrap lead at .75/pound and dealers charging $40+/bag but you can fight back with a 410.
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That said, I was brought being told a .410 is a poor way to start a kid out shooting. It's not enough gun to instill confidence. This is my grandson at age 9 with a .410 double (Stoeger Uplander), cut down to give him a decent LOP. It didn't seem to hurt his confidence at all to take 9 doves fairly and on the wing with 1/2 oz. of shot, judging by the grin on his face. Come to think of it, he hasn't suffered from arrested development at all, and so far shows no tendencies toward a lack of self confidence. He also smoked the very first thing he ever shot at moving with that .410, a clay bird off a trap quartering away, at age 8. The .410's bad rep is blown way out of proportion by those who will not use it PROPERLY. I have big fun taking a limit of doves with my .410s. SRH P.S. moses, it ain't a hog gun.
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