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Intended for use as a self-defense and pest control cartridge, the .410 bore was well-liked for its light recoil. Due to its use in revolvers such as the Taurus Judge, it had a resurgence in popularity within the self and home defense community. Learn More
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  1. Winchester 410 Ammo - 5 Rounds of 1/5 oz. HP Rifled Slug Ammunition

    $8.99

    90 In stock now

    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10
    Bullet type Rifled Slug
    Condition New
    Muzzle Velocity 1830 FPS
    Muzzle Energy 651 ft lbs

Overview of 410 Shotgun Shells

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

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.

Sam Jacobs
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Sam Jacobs

Customer Reviews

  • Robert said:

    This stuff makes my Judge talk to me. It makes a rather heavy gun jump. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end.

  • Robert said:

    This stuff makes my Judge talk to me. It makes a rather heavy gun jump. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end.