410 slugs- usefull?

blat · 06-11-2009, 10:58 PM

I got a Rossi 410 to go with my more politically correct guns. If and when the day comes, they may let us keep guns like this. NOT!
I got some 3" slug loads with it. They're the 1/4 oz/ 109 grain slugs at 1800 fps, for an ME of a little less than 800 ft/ lbs.
Has anyone had occasion to use these slugs against anything besides paper or drink cans? Are they good for anything larger than a 'possum or racoon? Input, please. Thx.

rl356 · 06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

I don't have any personal experience, but I would have to assume that they would be good for more than possum and coons. I would think that it would reasonably take down a deer given you do your part.

JMcDonald · 06-11-2009, 11:23 PM

I have read several accounts of .410 slugs being used for deer at appropriate ranges (perhaps 50 yards and closer).

HOWEVER, .410 slugs are relatively fast and light weight. Being non-jacketed on top of these things, it is very prone to fragmentation, so penetration suffers quite a bit:

Winchester fifth ounce rifled slug

I've read other examples and tests that have shown the same results.

DragunovGuy16 · 06-11-2009, 11:39 PM

.410's Are Very Useful..Ecspecially Good For Deer..

nathangdad · 06-12-2009, 12:08 AM

.410 lead slug ammo. It would be somewhat akin to a large bore revolver cartridge in power. This was before anyone had a .44 mag or .41 mag. You should be able to find some current ballistic info on this ammo.

In south Texas farming country near the Brazos River it was good for possums, skunks, stray dogs, stray cats, and armadillios. It would have been good for a human intruder.

Note this country is really wooded so long range was not a consideration.
These animals were encountered at ranges of perhaps not more than 20 yards at that time.

Metronome · 06-16-2009, 02:53 AM

I have shot up a lot of them, and depending on the choke of your gun (I think modified might do slightly better) you should be at least Archery range capable. I haven't ever used them on game, but I imagine something less than 100 lbs would be dinner.

I have been looking at a Rossi Matched Pair as a camp/survival gun, and the hardest choice I am having is the .410 or 20 ga barrel...

blat · 06-22-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metronome

I have shot up a lot of them, and depending on the choke of your gun (I think modified might do slightly better) you should be at least Archery range capable. I haven't ever used them on game, but I imagine something less than 100 lbs would be dinner.

I have been looking at a Rossi Matched Pair as a camp/survival gun, and the hardest choice I am having is the .410 or 20 ga barrel...

My gun has a modified (fixed) choke, so you must be right.

Ferroflame · 07-21-2009, 10:27 PM

Some dude blew away a home invader with one recently, so I guess they must be good. xD

jerry · 07-21-2009, 10:38 PM

Check regs for deer. I'm in a slug hunting state and 20ga is minimum, Just to be safe. Iv'e read it's on par with a .41 Mag

06-11-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
blat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Western NC Posts: 385	410 slugs- usefull? I got a Rossi 410 to go with my more politically correct guns. If and when the day comes, they may let us keep guns like this. NOT! I got some 3" slug loads with it. They're the 1/4 oz/ 109 grain slugs at 1800 fps, for an ME of a little less than 800 ft/ lbs. Has anyone had occasion to use these slugs against anything besides paper or drink cans? Are they good for anything larger than a 'possum or racoon? Input, please. Thx. __________________ I feel more like I do now than I did awhile ago.

06-11-2009, 11:39 PM	#4
DragunovGuy16 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gibsonton,FL Posts: 67	.410's Are Very Useful..Ecspecially Good For Deer.. __________________ "If Your Gonna Be Two-Faced At Least Make One Nice To Look At.." - Me

06-12-2009, 12:08 AM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,164	When I was young, my grandfather had some .410 lead slug ammo. It would be somewhat akin to a large bore revolver cartridge in power. This was before anyone had a .44 mag or .41 mag. You should be able to find some current ballistic info on this ammo. In south Texas farming country near the Brazos River it was good for possums, skunks, stray dogs, stray cats, and armadillios. It would have been good for a human intruder. Note this country is really wooded so long range was not a consideration. These animals were encountered at ranges of perhaps not more than 20 yards at that time.

06-16-2009, 02:53 AM	#6
Metronome Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 951	I have shot up a lot of them, and depending on the choke of your gun (I think modified might do slightly better) you should be at least Archery range capable. I haven't ever used them on game, but I imagine something less than 100 lbs would be dinner. I have been looking at a Rossi Matched Pair as a camp/survival gun, and the hardest choice I am having is the .410 or 20 ga barrel... __________________ I take my coffee how I take my women: bitter and overbearing.

07-21-2009, 10:27 PM	#8
Ferroflame Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 577	Some dude blew away a home invader with one recently, so I guess they must be good. xD __________________ One AR-15... Or ten Mosin Nagants... Choices, choices...

06-11-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
rl356 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 398	I don't have any personal experience, but I would have to assume that they would be good for more than possum and coons. I would think that it would reasonably take down a deer given you do your part.

06-11-2009, 11:23 PM	#3
JMcDonald Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,307	I have read several accounts of .410 slugs being used for deer at appropriate ranges (perhaps 50 yards and closer). HOWEVER, .410 slugs are relatively fast and light weight. Being non-jacketed on top of these things, it is very prone to fragmentation, so penetration suffers quite a bit: Winchester fifth ounce rifled slug I've read other examples and tests that have shown the same results.

07-21-2009, 10:38 PM	#9
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,228 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	Check regs for deer. I'm in a slug hunting state and 20ga is minimum, Just to be safe. Iv'e read it's on par with a .41 Mag