Just purchased a NIB Springfield M6 Scout 22LR over .410, breakdown survival rifle (parkerized), and have NO experience at all with .410 ammunition. I'd like to use this gun for hunting and, secondarily, for SD.
1. What are some of the do's and don'ts with .410 ammo, as compared to 12 gage ?
2. What is .410 ammo good for - what can it take down, and what can it **NOT** take down ?
3. I see that 3" shells in 00 or 000 carry 11/16 of an ounce of lead (i.e., 300 grains), whereas 3" slugs only have 1/4 - 1/5 ounce (88-110 grains). Why is this ?
4. Are there any 3" slugs out there commercially (I don't reload, yet) that have a heavier slug, as in 1/2 ounce or so ?? And if so, would I want to use such a slug for hunting/defense ?
Thanks in advance !
Rory (619-807-5382)
"Where is the weapon with which I enforce your bondage ?
You give it to me every time you open your mouth..."
--Frank Herbert
1. What are some of the do's and don'ts with .410 ammo, as compared to 12 gage ?
2. What is .410 ammo good for - what can it take down, and what can it **NOT** take down ?
3. I see that 3" shells in 00 or 000 carry 11/16 of an ounce of lead (i.e., 300 grains), whereas 3" slugs only have 1/4 - 1/5 ounce (88-110 grains). Why is this ?
4. Are there any 3" slugs out there commercially (I don't reload, yet) that have a heavier slug, as in 1/2 ounce or so ?? And if so, would I want to use such a slug for hunting/defense ?
Thanks in advance !
Rory (619-807-5382)
"Where is the weapon with which I enforce your bondage ?
You give it to me every time you open your mouth..."
--Frank Herbert