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Anybody use a .410 shotgun for deer or turkey hunting? Looking for something to fill the role for my wife.
A 20 is an extremely versitile gun !!! My favorite .I know a few people who have killed deer with .410, just like shooting them with a .41 mag pistol.. said they kept shots to 50-60 yds, thru lungs equals dead deer in short order..for turkey would definitely pattern the heck out of gun and limit head shots to 15 yds or so, maybe use #7.5 or #6 shot.. at close range #7.5 shot is very effective due to number of shot hitting target..
I would rather use a 20 ga with low brass shells then 3 in .410.
Winchester 410 slugs are only 88gr and only rated for varmints . Iirc somebody (specialty company) offers some MUCH better suited but $$$ .People have been killing turkeys with .410’s shooting that TSS ammo for a few years now. It’s really expensive but it makes the .410 usable.
I would think a .410 slug would kill deer just fine at reasonable ranges.
Thanks for the responses, maybe the better option would be a 20 gauge.
I agree, 20 gauge automatics are pretty soft shooting. That’s what I started each of my daughters with.Thanks for the responses, maybe the better option would be a 20 gauge.
I have several from single barrels to gas autos . For deer ive found them really , really good for quick multiple shots while stalking . 3 holes vs 1 hole i will take the 20ga everytime . My 12ga 11-87 collects dust !!!I agree, 20 gauge automatics are pretty soft shooting. That’s what I started each of my daughters with.
Honestly i think id rethink this 410 idea . They are expensive to run . They in all honesty are an Experts shotgun . I know guys get them for kids and girls but a 20 is so much easier , cheaper ,and more effective gauge , especially for a relative beginer. A high quality recoil pad will make it very mild for even the tenderest of shoulders . Killing power is far better too . Hard to stay interested in hunting when killing game is difficult for them . Just sayin.......
I got my first 410 at 7yrs old. In our small town i could waltz right into the local sporting good store and buy a box of shells. I learned to shoot barn swallows on the fly with that little 410. Killed a mess of rabbits and squirrels too. It was almost worthless for anything larger.
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