collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: can you use a .410  (Read 3595 times)

Offline outdooraddict

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 760
  • Location: spokane
can you use a .410
« on: April 11, 2019, 04:09:53 PM »
can you use a .410 for turkeys in wa.  the rules say shotgun smaller that 10 gauge capable of holding 3 or less shells, has anyone used a .410  for turkeys?

Offline nwwanderer

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 4713
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2019, 04:21:50 PM »
Sure, pattern it to figure out your max range and aim point

Offline MtnMuley

  • Site Sponsor
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2009
  • Posts: 8686
  • Location: NCW
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2019, 04:30:02 PM »
Absolutely. Pick up a box of spendy Federal TSS and pattern your gun and knock over turkeys at will at 40 yds. :tup:

Offline kselkhunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 1631
  • Location: United States
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2019, 04:31:28 PM »
The Federal TSS heavyweight loads are becoming more popular in those 410s for turkeys. 

As nwwanderer suggested, pattern your load of choice with your choke of choice and determine your range.

Offline PA BEN

  • LINEMAN
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2008
  • Posts: 4877
  • Location: Chewelah
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2019, 02:11:24 AM »
Absolutely. Pick up a box of spendy Federal TSS and pattern your gun and knock over turkeys at will at 40 yds. :tup:
40 yards???  :yike:

Offline Wazntme

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2013
  • Posts: 123
  • Location: Wa
  • Groups: NRA
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2019, 02:54:45 AM »
I have a raging judge revolver that shoots 410, can I use it for turkey?

Offline Russ McDonald

  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 8195
  • Location: Enumclaw
  • USN ET3 SW 87-92, USS Excel MSO 439
  • Groups: NWTF, NRA
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2019, 07:37:21 AM »
I don't see why not as long as your shot size is no bigger than 4 shot.  I am taking out a terminally ill boy from Ohio thhe first weekend of May.  He is shooting a .410.  At 40 yards he is putting 190 pellets in a 10" circle.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Russell McDonald
President South Sound NWTF Chapter

Offline TheStovePipeKid

  • They call me MISTER KID!
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2013
  • Posts: 755
  • Location: Lakebay, Wa
  • I. Kill. Turkey.
    • TheStovePipeKid
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2019, 12:05:11 PM »
I have a raging judge revolver that shoots 410, can I use it for turkey?

My Dad has a judge and we've laughed about that too. On a more serious note for anyone inquiring, it is classified as a pistol and doesn't qualify for turkey. You can bet I'd shoot the tar out of turkey with one if I could.
I laugh in the face of Danger. Ha ha ha Danger Face!

Offline Fl0und3rz

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 51553
  • Location: E. WA
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2019, 12:58:26 PM »
TSS loads are interesting.  But a lot of writers are making the point that patterning your .410 and getting them in relatively closer is more important than expensive TSS loads.

Offline Karl Blanchard

  • Trade Count: (+24)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 10665
  • Location: Selah, WA
  • Jonathan_S hunting apparel prostaff
  • Groups: Sitka Gear Fan Boy for LIFE
Re: can you use a .410
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2019, 02:20:04 PM »
6 shot at 1,300fps out of a .410 is the same exact thing as 6 shot coming out of a 12 ga at 1300fps.  Shot is shot.  Pattern dictates range, not the gauge of the gun :twocents:
It is foolish and wrong to mourn these men.  Rather, we should thank god that such men lived.  -General George S. Patton

Aaron's Profile:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;u=2875
Aaron's Posts:  http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=2875
Aaron's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/aaron.blanchard.94

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Yard bucks by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 11:20:39 PM]


Yard babies by Feathernfurr
[Yesterday at 10:04:54 PM]


Pocket Carry by bb76
[Yesterday at 08:44:00 PM]


Seeking recommendations on a new scope by coachg
[Yesterday at 08:10:21 PM]


Sauk Unit Youth Elk Tips by high_hunter
[Yesterday at 08:06:05 PM]


Jupiter Mountain Rayonier Permit- 621 Bull Tag by HntnFsh
[Yesterday at 07:58:22 PM]


KODIAK06 2025 trail cam and personal pics thread by Boss .300 winmag
[Yesterday at 07:07:33 PM]


MOVED: Seekins Element 7PRC for sale by Bob33
[Yesterday at 06:57:10 PM]


3 pintails by metlhead
[Yesterday at 04:44:03 PM]


1993 Merc issues getting up on plane by Happy Gilmore
[Yesterday at 04:37:55 PM]


A lonely Job... by AL WORRELLS KID
[Yesterday at 03:21:14 PM]


Unit 364 Archery Tag by buglebuster
[Yesterday at 12:16:59 PM]


In the background by zwickeyman
[Yesterday at 12:10:13 PM]


A. Cole Lockback in AEB-L and Micarta by A. Cole
[Yesterday at 09:15:34 AM]


Willapa Hills 1 Bear by hunter399
[Yesterday at 08:24:48 AM]


Bearpaw Outfitters Annual July 4th Hunt Sale by Threewolves
[Yesterday at 06:35:57 AM]


Sockeye Numbers by Southpole
[July 03, 2025, 09:02:04 PM]


Selkirk bull moose. by moose40
[July 03, 2025, 05:42:19 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal