410 slug question

jplookster

February 14, 2012 11:00

Most manufacturers will load up to 3/4 ounce of shot in 410 shells.
But the heaviest 410 slugs Ive seen are 1/4 ounce.
Just wondering out load why not a heavier 410 slug?

edit 1/4 ounce is about 109 grains

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  jplookster

  February 14, 2012 11:00

  Hello Ya'll
  I have a full choke 410 shotgun, is it recommended to shoot 410 slugs out of a full choke gun? Will this damage the gun? Thankyou Beltfed

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  fordsix

  February 14, 2012 11:17

  there is an outfit called paraklese that loads a 168gr slug..the buck shot loads that contain 3 to 4 buck balls are heavy loads

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  Mobuck

  February 14, 2012 11:47

  Same general difference between 12 gauge 2 ounce shot loads and 1 ounce slugs.

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  Riomouse911

  February 14, 2012 12:03

  I know the Foster style slugs use solid nose/hollow skirt to fly straight(er) when used in smoothbore barrels, as the rifling on the sides doesn't do it. It's like a badminton shuttlecock. I'm guessing that the most accurate design they came up with in the various bore sizes are the weights we commonly see (plus the hollow end isn't made of lead). There are weight variances, some makers load heavier or lighter ones, but the 1oz 12 ga or 1/4 oz .410's are common.
  
  In rifled shotgun barrels the sabot can be used, but those slugs are also lighter than the Fosters.

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