Can you get slugs for a 410?

410 shotgun slug can hit like a sledgehammer. 410 up close with proper shot placement will get the job done.

How effective is a 410 slug?

410 slug has 654ft/lbs at muzzle, 348ft/lbs at 50 yards and 211ft/lbs at 100 yards. Compare that to the 20ga, which has 1513ft/lbs at muzzle, then 931 at 50 yards and 648 at 100 yards. So, the 20ga has the same energy at 100 yards as the .

Is a 410 slug good for deer?

410 shotgun will have no problem bringing down a deer, especially when the animal is within a reasonable range. Many hunters have killed good-sized deer with a . It all just comes down to where the bullet or slug hits the animal. Shot placement is especially important when hunting with a smaller bore shotgun.

What is the muzzle energy of a 410 slug?

. 410 bore

Bullet mass/type	Velocity	Energy
14 oz. Federal 212″ slug	1780 ft/s	1043.1 J
14 oz. Winchester 3″ slug	1800 ft/s	1066.7 J
Winchester 3″ 000 buckshot	1300 ft/s	306 J per pellet (1530 J overall)
34 oz. Winchester 3″ No. 6 shot	1100 ft/s	10.6 J per pellet (1187.2 J overall)

Do they make buckshot for a 410 shotgun?

410 Buckshot Shotgun Ammo specifically to deliver maximum terminal performance out of . 410 revolvers, as well as smooth-bore shotguns. These shotgun rounds are loaded with five 000 buckshot pellets for ultimate effectiveness at close-range, with minimal risk of over penetrating walls or other barriers.

How far is a 410 accurate?

A 410 shotgun will shoot and kill game birds at anywhere between 25 and 40 yards.

Can I shoot slugs out of a smooth bore shotgun?

In addition to shooting shot, you can also shoot slugs out of a smooth bore barrel. If you are taking closer shots (less than 100 yards), a smooth bore may be sufficient. When using a smooth bore, your projectile will still have spin on it because the projectile will be rifled.

How many 00 Buckshot is a 410?

410 rounds toinsure smooth feeding and easy ejection. A special alloy helps the pellets to resist deformation, thus assuring deeper penetration. This round has as its payload a bone crushing 6 pellets of 00 buckshot and has a velocity of 1,100 fps which yields over 800 foot/pounds of energy.

Is it legal to shoot deer with.410 slugs?

In Ohio, where I live, .410 slugs have been alternately illegal and (currently) legal for deer hunting. Since our major ammunition companies produce them, somebody must be buying them. The late Frank Barnes, in his Cartridges of the World, made contradictory observations about .410 slugs.

Can a.410 rifle be used for hunting?

The .410 must ultimately be classed as an expert’s gun for hunting and used much like a rifle—sights are mandatory and careful aim must be taken. If you have one, it might be worth your while to explore its potential.

Which is better a.410 pump gun or A.38?

If you have one, it might be worth your while to explore its potential. For the security minded, the Mossberg M-500 .410 pump with its 18½-inch barrel offers harder hits than a handgun, a better grip with less muzzle blast (about like a .38 handgun), and more manageable recoil.

How big is the penetration of a Winchester 42 slug?

Penetration tests were made with the Winchester 42 into water-filled cartons at a range of 50 yards. The Barnaul, Remington, Federal, and Winchester slugs all penetrated 11¼ inches. Divided by 1.5, that converts to 7½ inches of penetration through gelatin.

Can you get slugs for a 410? 410 shotgun slug can hit like a sledgehammer. 410 up close with proper shot placement will get the job done. How effective is a 410 slug? 410 slug has 654ft/lbs at muzzle, 348ft/lbs at 50 yards and 211ft/lbs at 100 yards. Compare that to the 20ga, which has…