New gun owner, have some ammo questions

vettespd20

February 01, 2011 17:44

I am a new gun owner and recently purchased some guns (still waiting on shipping). I just want to make sure the ammo I purchased will work ok for the guns I purchased. I know this may sound silly but this is what I have.
first one is
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=213774269
and I purchased 410 gauge 3 inch winchester high brass game loads and winchester 45 COLT 255 grain lead round nose ammo.
and for this gun
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=213224862
I purchased winchester super target 12 gauge 2 3/4 inches lead shot 7 1/2 ammo.
I purchased both ammo just for range shooting. please let me know if I am ok with this ammo.

Thanks

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  vettespd20

  February 01, 2011 17:47

  here are some links to the ammo i purchased at wal mart
  http://www.smokewagongear.com/p-1333-45-colt-ammunition-winchester-super-x-45-colt-255-gr-lead-round-nose-cx45cp2.aspx
  and this
  http://www.wholesalehunter.com/product.asp?ref=gb&productid=25645
  
  and for the mossberg
  http://www.luckygunner.com/12-ga-2-3-4-target-1-1-8oz-7-5-winchester-super-target-250-rounds?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=Shotgun Ammo > 12 Gauge Ammo Shells&utm_campaign=Winchester&utm_content=12ga2-34target118oz75Win-250

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  Laredo Lefty

  February 01, 2011 17:53

  Yes, the ammo you bought for those guns will work fine.

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  vettespd20

  February 01, 2011 17:57

  ok great. the guy at the counter worried me a little saying some guns and ammo dont mix well and depending on the types of metal the bore is and ammo it could damage the gun esp the shotgun.

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  rufe-snow

  February 01, 2011 18:06

  The ammo appears to be correct for the guns you have purchased. Since neither of the guns are new, if you have any doubts about them I would take them to a competent gunsmith, for inspection and test firing. We have no way of ascertaining that they are safe to fire by just looking at their photos on the net.
  
  I believe that the manufacturer of the Ducktown pistol has been out of business for years. The Mossberg also gives the appearance of having seen substantial use.

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  32 Magnum

  February 01, 2011 20:39

  I believe the clerk may have been warning you about using STEEL shot in either of those guns - barrel is not compatible with steel - use lead shot only.

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  62fuelie

  February 03, 2011 08:44

  For "social" situations I like the Federal 225 grain lead semi-wadcutter hollow point.

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