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October 7, 2009, 07:02 AM | #26 |
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.410 slug is most definitely adequate for deer. My grandma used it to take a LOT of deer. You wont be able to hit em as far out as witha centerfire rifle but if you can hit em, it will kill em.
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June 24, 2010, 03:45 PM | #27 |
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i wonder why 410 is loaded with such a light slugs?1/5 and 1/4 ounce!!!
in 12 gauge there are almost the same weight of shot and slug loadings and so is in 16 and 20 gauge too, but the heaviest slug in 410 is a 114 grain brenneke and 1/4 ounce federal while the shot loading is up to3/4 in 410 why no company load a 1/2 ounce slug in 410?? a ½ ounce slug moving @ 1300-1400 fps will surely be a better choice for big game like deer. |
June 24, 2010, 08:49 PM | #28 |
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A lot depends on the skill/experience of your "visitors".
I would use a .410 for deer. Shots would have to be limited to the 75 yd range. I don't think there is much room for error using the suggested setup. So are your visitors up to it? |
June 24, 2010, 09:13 PM | #29 |
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isnt a 410 slug weigh 93 grains?
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June 25, 2010, 04:44 PM | #30 |
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Some states only allow 20 or higher for deer, check the local laws before using it. I think it would take down a deer easily. But most deer I have shot were very close.
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June 25, 2010, 07:34 PM | #31 |
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A .410 will do it but it's darn near a stunt.
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June 25, 2010, 08:10 PM | #32 |
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Does anyone doubt that a 357 magnum revolver is enough for deer?
'Cuz a 410 slug generates between equal and 50% more muzzle energy than a typical 357 revolver... Seriously people, if it's enough to reach the vitals then it's enough to kill. That's the only criteria. Really. Take a look at the cartridges of old that our grand-fathers and earlier men used to hunt all manner of North American game.... and then stop worrying about what is enough and what isn't. Hit it where you're supposed to, it will die.
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June 25, 2010, 10:10 PM | #33 |
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My Grandpa killed many deer with his bolt action .410 shotgun. Bead sight and all.
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June 25, 2010, 10:28 PM | #35 |
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.410 slugs are legal in Pa. The only problem is accuracy, because I do not think anyone makes a rifled barrel for them. Between a 12 gauge with buckshot and a .410 with slugs, I would not even think about the buckshot. Those .410 slugs really crack and except for accuracy, I don't see much difference between them and a muzzle loader
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June 26, 2010, 04:03 AM | #36 |
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Is it possible to kill a deer with a 410 slug?
Yes, it is. It's also quite possible to wound one with it, given the poor accuracy of a shotgun shooting slugs, the feeble sectional density of a 410 slug and its low power level. This is especially true when it is wielded by "visitors that might want to hunt but have not made the purchase of a gun.", in other words, raw beginners. It's a bad idea. |
June 27, 2010, 06:04 PM | #37 |
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personally i would never use it because if your hunting trophies in MN I think it would kill them of lead poisoning before the wound would
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June 27, 2010, 08:42 PM | #38 |
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410 slugs weigh about 100 grains
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June 29, 2010, 11:15 PM | #40 |
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Crghss hit it on the head, .410 slugs will kill deer with proper shot placement, but will visitors understand the limitations of the load and the platform it is being fired from. I do not think the .410 is a good choice for novice hunters, but in experienced hands it can reliably and cleanly take deer.
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June 30, 2010, 01:30 PM | #41 |
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The energy is there, but I think accuracy is the limiting factor.
Ive thought about using my .410 single shot for PA deer season, but accuracy is terrible when shooting slugs through the full choke. I wouldn't feel comfortable shooting past 25 yards. |
July 24, 2010, 05:59 PM | #42 |
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410 enough power?
yes. a 410 slug is powerful enough to bring down a deer, however you need to get within bow hunting range. the drop on a .410 slug is rapid so aim high, I also suggest to use high base shells, hot loads, and you can find rifled slugs I think Federal makes the best ones and they have a plastic pointed tip, those suggestions will certainly increase your range and accuracy, getting up close is up to you, 50yds max. good luck.
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August 7, 2010, 12:51 PM | #43 |
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If you question it, why use it? Obviously there are guns out there that would do a better job... why not use them instead? A lever-action 30-30 is pretty cheap, and proven to harvest deer.
I've seen a .410 slug drop a deer with 1 shot, but it was extremely close and the guy hit the deer in the neck, I doubt that was where he was even aiming. So yes it'll do it, but I doubt I'd hand it out to every Tom, Dick, and Harry that wanted to hunt on my land.
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August 13, 2010, 06:31 PM | #44 |
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Its all about shot placement. Happy hunting.
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August 18, 2012, 11:33 PM | #45 |
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The .30 Carbine- which many folks feel is marginal at best for deer- would be better.
Sure, it can be done, but there little margin for error. |
August 19, 2012, 03:29 AM | #46 |
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Well of course it is but it isn't BC it's simply not the way to do it. Too much chance of wounding an animal that a .243 would have humanely dispatched.
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August 19, 2012, 04:42 AM | #47 |
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.410 loaner
The OP states his .410 will be for folks "who want to hunt but have not bought a gun".
Big red flag. |
August 20, 2012, 07:51 PM | #48 |
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If indeed the 410 slug is legal in your State. To put a scope on. I see no problem in doing that. If that's what you want to do to accommodate, out state visitors who may want to hunt the use of your 410. Your a Good Sportsman, I commend you for your actions.
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August 20, 2012, 07:54 PM | #49 |
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Being that the OP was just short of 3 years ago, I assume the decision has been made.
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