2" 410 shotshells

Bernie Link · November 6, 2018, 10:00 AM

Hi Friends, a while back I had a post about on old H&R single shot shotgun I picked up. It's marked "410-44 cal" on the barrel. From my understanding it used to take 44 cal. shotshells or 2" 410 shells. I don't think either is made anymore. Does anyone know of someone that can make me a few? This gun was made in 1919 so I would want a light load to be easy on the gun. Help??? Thanks, Bernie

Chainsaw. · November 6, 2018, 12:03 PM

Find ya a roll crimper for .410, look at some load recipes and start experimenting.

T. O'Heir · November 6, 2018, 01:36 PM

Suspect finding somebody to make 'em for you will be a problem. Legal and liability issues.
However, you can buy Magtech, 2.5", brass .410 cases from Midway for $22.99 per 25 and trim 'em. Currently on Backorder, of course, but it gives you an option.
No idea where'd you get data. Try the Lyman book. Or rummage around here(that's probably a good idea anyway). http://www.fourten.org.uk/light.html

FITASC · November 6, 2018, 08:15 PM

Or you trim 2-1/2" down to the proper length and go from there.

FrankenMauser · November 7, 2018, 11:39 AM

Your best bet is probably RST. They offer specialty loads, most of them specifically so that old shotguns can be fired without stressing them, for quite a few gauges and chamber variations - including 2" .410.

Link: RST .410 2"

Unless you have a friend that can help you load shortened brass cases, that's the only reasonable option I know.
There are legal and liability issues that come into play for anyone but a licensed manufacturer to load them for you.
Selling shortened cases? Not a problem. (Even if primed.)
Selling commercial shot? Not a problem.
Reselling wads/cards/etc.? Not a problem.
Reselling powder and primers? Not a problem; but difficult and expensive to ship.
Selling loaded shells? Potentially a very big problem.

November 6, 2018, 10:00 AM	#1
Bernie Link Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Location: Roswell Posts: 56	2" 410 shotshells Hi Friends, a while back I had a post about on old H&R single shot shotgun I picked up. It's marked "410-44 cal" on the barrel. From my understanding it used to take 44 cal. shotshells or 2" 410 shells. I don't think either is made anymore. Does anyone know of someone that can make me a few? This gun was made in 1919 so I would want a light load to be easy on the gun. Help??? Thanks, Bernie

November 6, 2018, 12:03 PM	#2
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Find ya a roll crimper for .410, look at some load recipes and start experimenting. __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

November 6, 2018, 01:36 PM	#3
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Suspect finding somebody to make 'em for you will be a problem. Legal and liability issues. However, you can buy Magtech, 2.5", brass .410 cases from Midway for $22.99 per 25 and trim 'em. Currently on Backorder, of course, but it gives you an option. No idea where'd you get data. Try the Lyman book. Or rummage around here(that's probably a good idea anyway). http://www.fourten.org.uk/light.html __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

November 6, 2018, 08:15 PM	#4
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,440	Or you trim 2-1/2" down to the proper length and go from there. __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

November 7, 2018, 11:39 AM	#5
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,421	Your best bet is probably RST. They offer specialty loads, most of them specifically so that old shotguns can be fired without stressing them, for quite a few gauges and chamber variations - including 2" .410. Link: RST .410 2" Unless you have a friend that can help you load shortened brass cases, that's the only reasonable option I know. There are legal and liability issues that come into play for anyone but a licensed manufacturer to load them for you. Selling shortened cases? Not a problem. (Even if primed.) Selling commercial shot? Not a problem. Reselling wads/cards/etc.? Not a problem. Reselling powder and primers? Not a problem; but difficult and expensive to ship. Selling loaded shells? Potentially a very big problem. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

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