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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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I don't use an ounce of shot in my 20s, and can report being quite successful on live game, up to and including pheasants. I hardly think 1 ounce of shot would be required for woodcock or ruffed grouse.
Having said that, I've never even used my 28 to hunt birds. Someday, I might. I'm still pretty sure I can avoid any need for a .410.
Best,
Ted
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Sidelock
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nothing more ridiculous looking than a 300lb guy holding this 410 or 28ga toothpick and professing that its a magic wand.... Hmmm.... Like Andy Devine shooting his .410-bore Parker at Grand Junction!!
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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I've never owned one, but have seen some horrible patterns that the .410 produces.
Maybe within a specific distance, the bore could be a reliable game getter.
A friend who is a state skeet and trap champion for many years brought his .410 to a dove shoot. He made it known to everyone that he would be shooting the bore to get his limit of dove. He didn't and was very frustrated.
Jim
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Sidelock
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Take an aspirin and let this pass. I'm surprised no one else has brought this up: never buy a double gun that is missing its forend iron. A bridge too far. And you cannot "copy" the 12 ga. version due to the huge difference in dimensions. Unless you are Dewey Vicknair.
Be strong, be of good courage.
God bless America, long live the Republic.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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I have a couple of tiny 410s,a Weston and a W Richards and they are a joy to carry on a long hunt. Bobby
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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You make the point, Researcher. The .410 is an expert's gun. Or a specialist's for a specific occasion, as above.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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less lead to pick out of the meat.........
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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trouble is everybody and their cousin think they are an expert shot with a shotgun...and just because you can chunk and chip you way around the clay fields with your tiny gauge doesn't
mean you should be using it for hunting....
gunut
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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A single barrel .410 does not normally need a forend iron to function.
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Sidelock
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Sidelock
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The 410 is just lots of fun. And it brings back memories. I still have my Stevens clip fed bolt action . It always fed the next cartridge , some of the time.
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