Hornady Critical Defense 410 Ammo For Sale

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Hornady Critical Defense .410 ammo is tailored for compact firearms, giving you reliable expansion and stopping power in tight situations. Learn More

Overview of Hornady Critical Defense 410 Ammo

Developed and used in England in the 1870s, the .410 bore was not widely adopted for a long time. Some shooters felt it was novelty-only, but others found it great for hunting and competition shooting.

The .410 emerged in the U.S. around 1915, when the Harrington & Richardson company became the first to produce this shotshell for single-shot shotguns. In 1933, Winchester introduced a three-inch shell for the .410, spurring other firearms and ammunition manufacturers to get on board with this cartridge, ultimately growing its popularity.

How Does The .410 Bore Compare To Other Shotgun Gauges?

Gauge Recoil Pros Cons
28 Gauge .410 Bore has more .410 Bore has more stopping power .410 Bore has higher recoil, more expensive
20 Gauge .410 Bore has more .410 Bore has higher pattern density, less expensive ammo, more powerful .410 Bore has higher recoil
12 Gauge .410 Bore has more .410 Bore has more power, higher pattern density, less costly ammo Higher recoil

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Best .410 Ammo For Specific Uses

Use Case Details
Best .410 Ammo For Taurus Judge Best Overall: Winchester PDX1 Plated Disc Buckshot.
Runner-Up: Winchester Super-X 000 Buckshot.

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