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mcmurry · Jun 16, 2019

My local Atwood's had several guns on sale for Father's day. Besides wanting a gun I don't have, I also wanted something to use in teaching my 11 year old grandniece, so I picked up a single shot .410. The ad said it was a Traditions brand, but the box and owners manual says RIA imports/Armscor . A Turkish import. Not a bad looking little gun. I didn't realize at first that the barrel doesn't separate from the butt stock. Instead it has a hinge. The exploded parts diagram and list has a listing for a safety, but I haven't seen an obvious one so I'll just do like I do with my other single shot shotguns. I was a little concerned as to why there was a little packet of four screws of two different sizes until I noticed the two lines on the butt. I presume these lines are indicators of spacers to adjust length of pull and the screws are included for that purpose so when removing a spacer, you don't have to find shorter screws.

e rex · Jun 16, 2019

Sounds like a nice little shotgun. A single shot 410 was the only gun on our farm back in the late 40's early 50's, a lot of meat was put on the table with that little gun. Wish I had one yet.

Jeb Stuart · Jun 16, 2019

Congrats! I have really became fond of the single shots. Love the well build Midland Back pack. Simple, Solid, Easy.

Many choices for barrels length, 12,20, and 410. Bonus and the fact that they accept Benelli/Beretta mobile chokes. Want a good Turkey gun etc, want light weight? Try them out. Just find the lenght and choke you want and bingo.

Milkmaster · Jun 16, 2019

I will buy a Midland Backpack if they ever make one in 28ga. That would be a desirable gun in my mind.

Jeb Stuart · Jun 16, 2019

Milkmaster said:
I will buy a Midland Backpack if they ever make one in 28ga. That would be a desirable gun in my mind.

Curious as to why? Especially with so may loads in all gauges. Seems like there would be a happy median for you. Of course the money involve in producing a 28ga. would not be desirable for the company. I wish you luck. I am sure there are others out there on the market.

Milkmaster · Jun 17, 2019

I have found the 28ga to be what I think the .410 should be! The 28 ga is not that much bigger yet much more versatile and capable for my uses.

cfullgraf · Jun 17, 2019

Milkmaster said:
I have found the 28ga to be what I think the .410 should be! The 28 ga is not that much bigger yet much more versatile and capable for my uses.

Right.

Just look at the National Skeet Shooting Association's classification tables...

https://www.nssa-nsca.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/AVGS110107.pdf

For the different classes, there is a small drop between 12, 20, and 28 gauge and then a big drop to .410.

These averages are with .410-2-1/2" ammunition, I'm sure one could do better with the .410-3" and it's larger shot load.

Apologizes for diverting the thread a bit.

paulsj · Jun 19, 2019

Jeb Stuart said:
Congrats! I have really became fond of the single shots. Love the well build Midland Back pack. Simple, Solid, Easy.

Many choices for barrels length, 12,20, and 410. Bonus and the fact that they accept Benelli/Beretta mobile chokes. Want a good Turkey gun etc, want light weight? Try them out. Just find the lenght and choke you want and bingo.

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Given the specs it's obvious 12ga should be chosen. This is due to large selection of low recoil loads exclusive to 12ga only. Another big plus is denser shot pattern means more successful shooting which builds confidence and willingness to continue with shooting sports.

Jeb Stuart · Jun 19, 2019

What is interesting is the tight patterns I got at 25 yds with this little 18" shotgun. I was using a modified choke. I will be taking a number of my shotguns out in the coming weeks and testing for patterns for Buck shot. The fact that this little gun has been drilled for chokes is a plus. I will not be using the gun for anything other than use in heavy brush and swamps. Carrying this 4 1/2 lb shotgun is a breeze. I was thinking of using one of my Mossberg 18" but none have anything but a cylinder choke. And I hate carrying any long barrel shotgun. Thinking of having my Beretta 1200 cut all the way down and getting it drilled for chokes.

#1buck · Jun 20, 2019

I'd like a 28 gauge just because I don't have one. I'd jump on one in a single shot. I love a little single shot and it's my favorite type of shotgun for woods walking and squirrel hunting. What is said above about the difference between the .410 and 28 gauge just makes me want one more.

Mullo98 · Jun 20, 2019

Nothing like a single shot .410, shame ammo cost so much , great for shooting snakes or breaking up dog fights by firing it on the ground. My grandpa had a New England single in .410. Keep it near the door for the aforementioned snakes. Post some pics of it.

loose noose · Jun 23, 2019

Well, I've got 3 single shot .410's two are Chiappa and one is a Thompson Contender with a 20" barrel, I do reload for them as well as a Mossberg Pump that handles the 3" shells. I do enjoy the heck out of 'em! BTW the Chiappas are over and under one is .22LR and the other .22WMR, both are very accurate and very useful.

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