.410 slugs avalable in 150-200 grain range?

[rc135]

Question: Are there any .410 bore slugs out there that are in the 150-200 grain range? The reason I ask is that commercially-available shotshells in .410contain that much lead shot, whereas the slugs are only available in the 90-110 grain range. It just doesn't seem logical.

Thanks in advance.

Rory
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[SShooterZ]

I'm assuming it has to do with the ballistics of a bullet(slug) vs, lead shot.

With the shot, they can fill it up to the lid of the wad and traject it without concern of any aerodynamics and effectiveness down range.

On a slug, most of them have hollow points or bullet type characteristics, yet fill up the same internal space. So, I would assume there is more air present.

The difference in even an 1/8 oz of lead is close to 60 grains. So, it would make sense that 1/2 oz of lead shot or 219 grains, would probably take up the same length but not the same volume as a slug with a rounded head or hollowed point. Just a little lead missing on the tip could equate to the 50 grains+ you're looking for.

 

[sargenv]

I'm not sure if it can be done, but there are 200 and 220 gr .401 caliber bullets meant for the 10mm/40 S&W. I wonder if one could use such a beastie for the .410. I wish I'd thought of this when I still had a .410 press.

Vince

 

[darkwing]

Try buckshot the 3" 410 is loaded with five 000 buck. My wifes gun will put all 5 in a paper plate at 35 yards. I haven't seen a 12ga that would put 5 on a plate at 35'.