410 crazy

[.452]

"The next step is handloading for the .410, if I can track down some suitable powder...
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Believe it or not, H-110/WW-296. Check it out.

 

[12Bravo20]

Yes H 110/W 296 is the go to powder for reloading .410 shells. The MEC 600Jr is a good press.

 

[eastbank]

the 600 mec is a good press for a hunter, but is as slow as molasses in january. for any amount of shooting a 650 mec would be better and a 650 mec grabber would be even better. eastbank.

 

[TreeDoc]

I have a few 410s, but my favorite is an Ithica. I can't remember the model, but it's a single shot breakover. The neat thing about it is that to break it over, it has a lever like a winchester 30-30 as opposed to something next to the hammer. You just pull the lever and the barrels falls down

Had just 1 like you described, first shotgun.

 

[greenr18]

410 is my favorite range shotshell, but when it comes to defense ill go with 20 or 12

 

[Pete D.]

reloads

Powders for the .410..
Yes, H110/W296
Alliant 2400
Alliant 410
Accurate #9
Li'l Gun.
IMR 4227
IMR 4198
H4198

 

[dagger dog]

For all you.410 nut cases try LanesReloading.com for a reasonable price handloader.

 

[oneounceload]

the 600 mec is a good press for a hunter, but is as slow as molasses in january. for any amount of shooting a 650 mec would be better and a 650 mec grabber would be even better. eastbank.

Add the primer feed and speed increases dramatically.

 

[R.W.Dale]

On those new mossberg 500's

Are they drilled and tapped for an optics mount?


I've got a revelation 410 bolt action that's just as light and svelt as any other firearm I own.

 

[sappyg]

^ mine is not tapped for optics.

 

[R.W.Dale]

^ mine is not tapped for optics.

Darn. I really want to put a trijicon reflex I have on one just for funzies

 

[john wall]

Another old head with four-ten fever. I prefer the little gun over all other shotshells.

My main pursuit is Sporting Clays. With a good, properly fitted gun, and premium ammo, targets can be broken at surprisingly long ranges.

I have two tournament O/U's, both with Briley subgauge tube sets. Both guns have 2 1/2" chambers for the Idiot Stick.

My powder of choice is Alliant's new 300-MP, but there are numerous powders that work well in the 410.

I only load a half-ounce of Eight's in the Little Fellow.

In my youth, I hunted with a Winchester M-42. Rabbit, dove, and squirrel harvesting machine.