savage 410

squrrilJerky · 08-13-2005, 05:22 PM

i picked up an old 410 off my father inlaw
the gun is mint
i got it for 80 bucks
do they make a shell for that gun that will take deer?
or should i just stick to fowl an small game
i think it takes 3 inch shells

BattleRifleG3 · 08-13-2005, 05:33 PM

410 is not good for deer at all. They do make slugs, but they're pretty lightweight.

Small game is a good use.

Dale · 08-14-2005, 08:13 AM

I grew up with a Savage 24 .22LR/.410 and I got a lot of small game with it.

I think it's a great gun to learn on since it forces you to make good use of that single shot.

I agree with BRG3, even with slugs I wouldn't consider the gun to be much good for deer.

Although, mind you, I have heard (emphasis on heard) stories of deer taken with .410 slug.

Big Dog · 08-14-2005, 10:46 AM

I've always thought the .410 to be very under-appreciated - but I gotta admit, I know no one who's taken a deer with it. Up close, yeah, it could do it.

Great little gun for bunnies and squirrel though!

rebel727 · 08-14-2005, 11:11 AM

I've got a Savage bolt action .410 repeater. Good lil gun but I wouldn't try to shoot deer with it under any circumstances. It's got a broken extractor and when I get around to fixing it it's going to my daughter.

Otter · 08-14-2005, 11:52 AM

I've heard of deer being taken with .410, I've also heard of people useing .41 Magnum in the .410, never tried it, don't know if it fits or stays together. Anyone have a .41 and a .410?

"Life is too important to be taken seriously."

rebel727 · 08-14-2005, 01:29 PM

Don't know about .41 magnum but .41 Long Colt should work

steel_warrior1 · 08-14-2005, 02:08 PM

Ive got 2 different 410's, none of which work. One is in pieces because i tried to reblue it, didnt work. And the other is a single shot, and it wont load the shells. I dont think it takes 3 inchers, but when i put in 2 3/4 shells, it will get as far as about half way on the brass part, then stop. So, unless it is smaller than a 2 3/4, I dont know what to do. Just dont want to load anything. Maybe I just need to get some new shells, the ones that I have are pretty old. Maybe that will work. Besides, isnt .410 pretty expensive for what its packing?

squrrilJerky · 08-14-2005, 03:49 PM

i got #4 and #6 shells
is this good for small game

i'm gonna get some of those .41 and see if they fit

rebel727 · 08-14-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by steel_warrior1

Ive got 2 different 410's, none of which work. One is in pieces because i tried to reblue it, didnt work. And the other is a single shot, and it wont load the shells. I dont think it takes 3 inchers, but when i put in 2 3/4 shells, it will get as far as about half way on the brass part, then stop. So, unless it is smaller than a 2 3/4, I dont know what to do. Just dont want to load anything. Maybe I just need to get some new shells, the ones that I have are pretty old. Maybe that will work. Besides, isnt .410 pretty expensive for what its packing?

Is it maybe stopping when it gets to the extractor? If so just close the barrel. If not maybe the chamber needs a good cleaning or polishing.

What would you take for the pieces?

BattleRifleG3 · 08-15-2005, 02:21 AM

When I said 410 is not good for deer, I meant that you stand a good risk of a not-so-clean kill. A meager 243 Winchester with good shot placement is better than a 410 that won't penetrate enough to kill fast. Heck, I'd even take a 223 over a 410. Not that I have any experience, but science is good for something...

08-15-2005, 02:33 AM

http://www.endtimesreport.com/410reloading.html

squrrilJerky · 08-20-2005, 08:01 AM

thanks logansdad that is interesting reading

i took the .410 into the woods
i shot #0,#000,#4,#5,#6. it handles well, gives a good kick
i shreaded many cans with all the above shells

08-20-2005, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squrrilJerky

thanks logansdad that is interesting reading

you're welcome..glad you liked it :right:

08-13-2005, 05:22 PM	#1
squrrilJerky Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: coventry,rhode island Posts: 79	savage 410 i picked up an old 410 off my father inlaw the gun is mint i got it for 80 bucks do they make a shell for that gun that will take deer? or should i just stick to fowl an small game i think it takes 3 inch shells

08-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,402 Images: 13	410 is not good for deer at all. They do make slugs, but they're pretty lightweight. Small game is a good use. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-14-2005, 08:13 AM	#3
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284	I grew up with a Savage 24 .22LR/.410 and I got a lot of small game with it. I think it's a great gun to learn on since it forces you to make good use of that single shot. I agree with BRG3, even with slugs I wouldn't consider the gun to be much good for deer. Although, mind you, I have heard (emphasis on heard) stories of deer taken with .410 slug. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me Last edited by Dale; 08-20-2005 at 03:17 PM.

08-14-2005, 01:29 PM	#7
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,551	Don't know about .41 magnum but .41 Long Colt should work __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

08-14-2005, 02:08 PM	#8
steel_warrior1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oberlin, Kansas (Middle of nowhere.) Posts: 435	Ive got 2 different 410's, none of which work. One is in pieces because i tried to reblue it, didnt work. And the other is a single shot, and it wont load the shells. I dont think it takes 3 inchers, but when i put in 2 3/4 shells, it will get as far as about half way on the brass part, then stop. So, unless it is smaller than a 2 3/4, I dont know what to do. Just dont want to load anything. Maybe I just need to get some new shells, the ones that I have are pretty old. Maybe that will work. Besides, isnt .410 pretty expensive for what its packing? __________________ Come Check Out My Pacific Tool Company Website! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] http://pacificreloaders.awardspace.com/

08-14-2005, 10:46 AM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,225	I've always thought the .410 to be very under-appreciated - but I gotta admit, I know no one who's taken a deer with it. Up close, yeah, it could do it. Great little gun for bunnies and squirrel though! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-14-2005, 11:11 AM	#5
rebel727 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Heidelberg, Mississippi Posts: 1,551	I've got a Savage bolt action .410 repeater. Good lil gun but I wouldn't try to shoot deer with it under any circumstances. It's got a broken extractor and when I get around to fixing it it's going to my daughter. __________________ North-1 South-0 HALFTIME!

08-14-2005, 11:52 AM	#6
Otter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 955 Images: 6	I've heard of deer being taken with .410, I've also heard of people useing .41 Magnum in the .410, never tried it, don't know if it fits or stays together. Anyone have a .41 and a .410? "Life is too important to be taken seriously." __________________ Life is too important to be taken seriously.

08-14-2005, 03:49 PM	#9
squrrilJerky Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: coventry,rhode island Posts: 79	i got #4 and #6 shells is this good for small game i'm gonna get some of those .41 and see if they fit

08-15-2005, 02:21 AM	#11
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,402 Images: 13	When I said 410 is not good for deer, I meant that you stand a good risk of a not-so-clean kill. A meager 243 Winchester with good shot placement is better than a 410 that won't penetrate enough to kill fast. Heck, I'd even take a 223 over a 410. Not that I have any experience, but science is good for something... __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

08-15-2005, 02:33 AM	#12
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	interesting read http://www.endtimesreport.com/410reloading.html

08-20-2005, 08:01 AM	#13
squrrilJerky Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: coventry,rhode island Posts: 79	thanks logansdad that is interesting reading i took the .410 into the woods i shot #0,#000,#4,#5,#6. it handles well, gives a good kick i shreaded many cans with all the above shells Last edited by squrrilJerky; 08-20-2005 at 08:03 AM.