Originally Posted by eeb
I’ve found 2.5” vs 3” shells make a difference

I agree, for hunting. For clays it doesn't really matter to me. Most courses with targets set for a .410 have birds that 1/2 oz. will easily break, with enough choke.

3" loads on wild birds increases my distance a little and also increases my kill ratio. I have a .73 oz. handload of nickel plated 8s that is the best .410 dove load I've ever used, hands down.


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