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March 16, 2012, 08:16 PM | #1 |
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should i trade in my 12 ga. and get a .410 for hd?
12 ga 3" mag:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNBFS...0DMNmo_tnF6Z9o .410: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1wMmx2fUVQ the .410 has much better penetration, less recoil, less flash. im shocked by that .410 video. |
March 16, 2012, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Let me just put it this way… no.
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March 16, 2012, 09:11 PM | #3 |
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Why?????
The 12 is a time proven stopper. It was proven on the battlefields of WWI and proved itself again in Nam. The 410 is generally underrated, but the 12 is universally feared for a reason. If you can handle the 12 competently, keep it. Then again, adding a 410 to your battery to help make you a better shot is a good enough reason to get one. Just don't be rid of your 12 just because. My $.05 worth; and I have 12's, 20's and 410's in my battery. |
March 16, 2012, 09:19 PM | #4 |
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No-trade the 12 for a 20.
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March 16, 2012, 09:21 PM | #5 |
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If it makes you feel more comfortable and confident than using a 12, go ahead.........is it the wisest thing you could ever do? Most likely not
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March 16, 2012, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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One test was done with OO-Buck (0.33" Dia.) and the other with OOO-Buck (0.36" Dia.). We have no idea about the relative sizes (nor densities) of the gelatin blocks nor the distance from the muzzle. If you base your HD selections on what you see on youtube; then, by all means, swap your 12-ga for a .410-bore.
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March 16, 2012, 11:11 PM | #7 |
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Simply put: NO.
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March 17, 2012, 09:24 AM | #8 |
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Maybe, maybe not.
And 3" is not the only option in 12 gauge. My HD shotguns are 12 gauge 870s and they're loaded with 2 3/4" loads. More than adequate. And do not make your choice using youtube vids. Base it on actual in your hands experience. I do consider a 410 viable for HD, especially in the hands of elderly or physically limited people, but it's certainly not the One Size Fits All optimum choice. And, since expertise depends on use, there's so much more that can be done with a 12. The common mistake made is to buy a weapon, load it up, maybe shoot a few rounds, maybe not, and then stow it while thinking one is prepared for a crisis. This bothers me even more than PGO shotguns, the job market, or the current mess in the government. One needs to gain proficiency with one's weapon(s) before one can be ready to protect themselves, their families and communities. That takes a round count. Skeet with a 410 could work. Hunting rabbits and squirrels with the lilliputian bore is fun, but not enough rounds get fired to move up the learning curve much. And unless you reload, 410s run a couple dollars a box more than the bigger but more used 12 gauge. Clay games can certainly up that round count. And if one can smash 2 4" discs moving on different vectors in a short time frame time after time, larger, slower,closer targets present little difficulty. If circumstances require operating outside the house, like many citizens have done during things like NOLA during Katrina, the 12 has the advantage there. So, try different things and make your choice based on what works best for you.... |
March 17, 2012, 09:35 AM | #9 |
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trading in my 12 ga is more of a joke. but that video of the .410 blew my mind. how can it penetrate way better than a 12 ga. 3" mag???????
i been looking for a hd weapon for several women i know. young and old. none of them like guns. they won't practice much and won't tolerate high recoil. does mossberg make a .410 pump with more than 3 shots of 3" shells? anyone have opinions on the rossi .410 revolver carbine/shotgun? this seems like it would be easier to operate. but is it good/reliable? |
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March 17, 2012, 01:02 PM | #11 |
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yeah they dont give you the gelatin density on the 410 test, also one is 00 and one is 000, thats an oranges and apples comparison. The 00 buckshot is larger and is going to transfer more energy and shock to the target. Also if you think about shooting in your home, you really want less penetration (so it doesnt go thru a wall and hit something/someone else, so this just makes the 12 more desireable in my book.
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If it is noise and recoil that is a consideration go to 2 3/4" shells or even the mini shells at 1 1/2" for the 12 gauge and the extra payload. Much as I like the .410 I would put my safety in the hands of a 20 or a 12 gauge first if they were available.
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March 17, 2012, 02:14 PM | #13 |
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I have had the same thought of a 410 for hd, then I found some 2" buckshot for my 12. they will be in monday so I'll know then if they are any good. will post my thoughts.
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No contest. If the goal is to stop a close-in threat at home, keep the 12, use a 2 3/4 if a 3" is too much recoil for you, and #8 shot for HD: At close ranges the tight group of birdshot will stop similar to a slug but tends not to penetrate multiple walls.
Conversely if the threat is real, and you are in fear of your life and the first shot has to be good, the recoil of a .410 / 20 ga /12 ga (or even a .50 BMG) shouldn't matter, and probably won't matter if your adrenalin is pumping.
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This is too fancy for a simple guy like me to understand. I don't get why the test of 5 pellet .410 000 BS appears to show 7 pellets. Perhaps two are a globs of ballistic gelatin. Asuming both ballistic blocks are the same material and density, it doesn't say that both are fired from the same gun at the same distances. FPS at impact is given for the .410 but not the 12.
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March 17, 2012, 10:08 PM | #17 |
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Over powder and cushioning wads.
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March 18, 2012, 12:21 PM | #18 |
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That's like saying should I trade in my .416 Rigby for a .243 for lion hunting? If the kick is too much get a bigger butt pad!
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March 21, 2012, 12:37 AM | #21 |
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watch the vids again, while the .410 didnt look bad at all...im not a scientist like batman, but id say the wound channel and shock from the 12 was just a tad over "WAY MO BETTER"
I dont think the 410 is a terrible option, but i wouldnt trade my 12 for one. If all I had was a 410 I dont think id feel unarmed or defensless tho, I love my 410s to a fault, but I think getting more lead on target is a biggie here. Good luck |
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