410 Shotgun

stardate · March 27, 2005, 11:10 AM

Looking to get a Marlin 410 shotgun in lever action. Has anyone shot one of these? I you have a 410 shotgun in any brand do you like it? Thanks Dan.

kudu · March 27, 2005, 02:41 PM

I have 3 .410's that I shoot almost as much as my 28 gauges. Remember that you will only be able to shoot 2 1/2" shells out of the Marlin lever gun. It is not designed for 3" shells. They also have rifle type sites on them, not conducive to pointing at flying targets like birds or clays. More for aiming for slug use.

K80Geoff · March 27, 2005, 04:59 PM

I would normally comment that the 410 is an abomination unto shotgunning. Obviously dreamt up by an englishman partaking heavily of gin. (A Scotsman would have made a 28)!

But the lever action 410 is intriguing. Perhaps this is the proper platform for the Idiot gauge. An excellent close range truck gun for social occasions? Perhaps a remedy for pesky varmints that lack the mobility and sense to vacate the area? The ultimate snake charmer? Rabbit hunting? Thieving teenagers (With rock salt of course)?

At least they havn't ruined an otherwise fine double.

12-34hom · March 28, 2005, 11:11 AM

I have owned numerous 410 guage shotguns, my current one :Remington 1100 is a proven format. I took all my pheasants last fall shooting a stout load of #5 lead shot out to 40 +yards. I can tote it all day long, with no fatigue, recoil is negligible, it's just plain fun to shoot!

Only time for my 12 guage is duck season, for all other wingshooting a 410 will fill my needs.

12-34hom.

44-40 · March 28, 2005, 11:49 AM

I think the lever 410 is a gimick,I would suggest a 30-30 lever and a real shotgun like a pump, over under,or a double.I like a 410 and own several, doubles being my favorite. My only dislike is the ripoff price of the shells.I took care of that by reloading 444 marlin cases to 410 specks. I now have cases I can't wear out and shells are less than $2.00 a box,plus you dont need a reloader to do it.If anyone is interested in how I do this I would be happy to post it.

MassHunter2190 · March 31, 2005, 09:59 PM

I have a Ithika SuperSingle in .410. It's a great gun for squirrels, pheasant, and especially pigeons. Actually, i took a couple pigeons with it today using #4 birdshot. I just wish i had a second shot sometimes, still looking for that used auto/pump....

-Jake

SmokinTom · April 1, 2005, 07:42 AM

I have a Winchester 9410,Sweet.I also have a Browning BPS in 410,Super Sweet.Both are exellent shooters.

missourigunner · April 1, 2005, 04:24 PM

When I was 17, my dad bought me a second-hand Stevens Bolt Action 410, I have hunted with this gun for years, Rabbit and other small game and it shoots as well today as it did when my Dad bought it for me. I have had his gun for 43 Years and it is still a great 410.

arcticap · April 3, 2005, 02:14 AM

My absolute favorite .410 is a Remington 870 Express pump. It can effectively deliver squirrel medicine out to 45 yards using 3 inch shotshells.

March 27, 2005, 11:10 AM	#1
stardate Member Join Date: January 31, 2005 Posts: 81	410 Shotgun Looking to get a Marlin 410 shotgun in lever action. Has anyone shot one of these? I you have a 410 shotgun in any brand do you like it? Thanks Dan.

March 27, 2005, 02:41 PM	#2
kudu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 273	I have 3 .410's that I shoot almost as much as my 28 gauges. Remember that you will only be able to shoot 2 1/2" shells out of the Marlin lever gun. It is not designed for 3" shells. They also have rifle type sites on them, not conducive to pointing at flying targets like birds or clays. More for aiming for slug use. __________________ "a shootin' we will go"

March 27, 2005, 04:59 PM	#3
K80Geoff Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 1998 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 3,639	I would normally comment that the 410 is an abomination unto shotgunning. Obviously dreamt up by an englishman partaking heavily of gin. (A Scotsman would have made a 28)! But the lever action 410 is intriguing. Perhaps this is the proper platform for the Idiot gauge. An excellent close range truck gun for social occasions? Perhaps a remedy for pesky varmints that lack the mobility and sense to vacate the area? The ultimate snake charmer? Rabbit hunting? Thieving teenagers (With rock salt of course)? At least they havn't ruined an otherwise fine double. __________________ I am no longer a member of this forum. Bye!

April 1, 2005, 04:24 PM	#8
missourigunner Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2005 Location: Holts Summit, Missouri Posts: 112	410 Shotgun When I was 17, my dad bought me a second-hand Stevens Bolt Action 410, I have hunted with this gun for years, Rabbit and other small game and it shoots as well today as it did when my Dad bought it for me. I have had his gun for 43 Years and it is still a great 410.

April 3, 2005, 02:14 AM	#9
arcticap Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2005 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 3,166	870 Pump My absolute favorite .410 is a Remington 870 Express pump. It can effectively deliver squirrel medicine out to 45 yards using 3 inch shotshells.

March 28, 2005, 11:11 AM	#4
12-34hom Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Iowa - northeastern Posts: 1,810	410 guage shotguns. I have owned numerous 410 guage shotguns, my current one :Remington 1100 is a proven format. I took all my pheasants last fall shooting a stout load of #5 lead shot out to 40 +yards. I can tote it all day long, with no fatigue, recoil is negligible, it's just plain fun to shoot! Only time for my 12 guage is duck season, for all other wingshooting a 410 will fill my needs. 12-34hom. __________________ This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend, it is my life. I must master itas i master my life.Without me my rifle is useless, without my rifle i am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I Will. Before God i swear this creed. My rifle and myself are defenders of my country. We are masters of our enemy. We are saviours of my life. So be it until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen.

March 28, 2005, 11:49 AM	#5
44-40 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Wyoming Posts: 180	I think the lever 410 is a gimick,I would suggest a 30-30 lever and a real shotgun like a pump, over under,or a double.I like a 410 and own several, doubles being my favorite. My only dislike is the ripoff price of the shells.I took care of that by reloading 444 marlin cases to 410 specks. I now have cases I can't wear out and shells are less than $2.00 a box,plus you dont need a reloader to do it.If anyone is interested in how I do this I would be happy to post it.

March 31, 2005, 09:59 PM	#6
MassHunter2190 Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Posts: 82	I have a Ithika SuperSingle in .410. It's a great gun for squirrels, pheasant, and especially pigeons. Actually, i took a couple pigeons with it today using #4 birdshot. I just wish i had a second shot sometimes, still looking for that used auto/pump.... -Jake

April 1, 2005, 07:42 AM	#7
SmokinTom Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 479	I have a Winchester 9410,Sweet.I also have a Browning BPS in 410,Super Sweet.Both are exellent shooters.

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