Just bought my first .410 with plans to use it for an occasional quail hunt. Tried the little gun last week and it was frustrating at best. My success on pointed birds was 47%. The chokes are way too tight for 20 - 25 yard shots. Many birds shredded when hit. Looking at some barrel/choke work before I try it again on birds. Any suggestions from you quail hunters would be appreciated.
Dennis
Dennis,
My favorite pointed quail 410 is Mod/Cyl. When I first bought it and found it was reamed to Cylinder on the right barrel, I was really disappointed. After shooting many birds with it from quail/dove, to pheasant, I'm really pleased to pull it out to hunt.
A few of my 410s...
"composed pair" of Ithaca Field grade 28" ejector guns (3 s/n apart)
Italian Ferlib 28"
Parker Reproduction 28" 28g/.410(Galazan)
Ithaca/Lefever Nitro Special 26" Custom
Mario Beschi/Ithaca Classic Doubles 28"
