410 Shotgun Shells For Sale
Overview of 410 Shotgun Shells
Developed and used in England in the 1870s, the 410 bore was slow to catch on. Some shooters dismissed it as novelty-only, but others found it well-suited to small game hunting and competition shooting.
The 410 emerged in the U.S. around 1915, when the Harrington & Richardson company became the first to produce the shotshell for single-shot shotguns. In 1933, Winchester introduced a three-inch shell that opened the door to heavier payloads, spurring other firearms and ammunition manufacturers to back the cartridge and growing its popularity.
410 Shotgun Shell Types
- Birdshot (#9 to #6 shot): Skeet, clays, and small game like squirrel, rabbit, and dove. The tightest patterns and lightest payloads in the 410 lineup.
- Buckshot (#4 Buck, #00, #000): Home defense, larger pests, and revolver platforms like the Taurus Judge and Bond Arms derringers.
- Slugs: Single projectile for deer-sized game at close range. Effective inside 50 yards from a rifled or smoothbore 410 barrel.
- Defensive discs (e.g., Winchester PDX1): Plated discs stacked over BB shot - purpose-built for handgun-style 410 platforms.
- Snake shot: Fine #9 shot for snakes and pests at very close range. A staple for revolver carry in rural country.
How Does the 410 Bore Compare to Other Shotgun Gauges?
| Gauge | Recoil vs 410 | Why Pick 410 Instead | Why Pick the Larger Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Gauge | 28 ga has slightly more recoil | Lighter recoil, smaller and lighter guns, Taurus Judge compatibility | Larger shot payload, wider load selection, generally cheaper per round |
| 20 Gauge | 20 ga has noticeably more recoil | Low recoil for youth and new shooters, lighter platforms, easier on the shoulder | Significantly more power and shot payload, more affordable ammo, broader hunting use |
| 12 Gauge | 12 ga has dramatically more recoil | Minimal recoil, ideal for tight-quarters home defense and pest control | Far more stopping power, the standard for defense and big game, cheapest per round |
Popular Buckshot Loads
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. |
Customer Reviews
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Jon said:
These were all over 3 inches and will not fit in my 3” Judge. I couldn’t close the cylinder.
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P said:
Shoots fine in but causes ejection malfunction about every fifth shot in a keltec ksg410. Seems to work fine in other shotguns I tried.
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Rokrabit said:
Easy to order
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geo said:
Will buy again.
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Tim said:
Good value
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Eric said:
The diameter on the brass end of the shells is too large. So it has to be forced into the cylinder a bit. Upon firing (I was playing with a S&W Governor) the shell expands further, so it backs out of the charging hole and locks up the cylinder. Then, you have to deal with extracting a shell that is far too large for the hole (obligatory giggety). It's a nightmare to shoot if you can shoot it at all. Hopefully I just got a bad batch. Regardless I will never purchase this stuff again . . . Couldn't give it away.
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Charles said:
Great
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Whiskers said:
Quick and handy
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David said:
Like the pattern of #6 shot.
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Cigar said:
The only issue was that one shell would not fit into the cylinder of my S&W Governor.
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Chris said:
This is great preforming ammo and excellent value especially in today's high dollar ammo prices..and hard to find availability..
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Daniel said:
The Winchester Super X #4 ammo works great in my 410 ! I know they are a bit much but I like them for squirrel hunting !
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Handyman Bob said:
I maintain acreage in greater central Ohio. I have my uncle's .410 Side by Side...probably a Sears and Roebuck shotgun from years gone by. There are crop eating critters aplenty and the 4 shot is just enough to keep them on their toes. Never a failure from the ammo. Thanks. Handyman Bob
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Jeboy said:
A very good load
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Izzy said:
Already killed two rattlers with this ammo. Living in northwestern Arizona we have a big snake problem in the country. This ammo, along with #5 shot for the 12ga, help eliminate rattlers that could hurt or even kill my dogs. It takes a few pops with the .410 ammo but after three shots at almost point blank range the rattlers are easy to subdue and smash their heads if the .410 didnt pop their tiny little skulls. My Judge handles the ammo really well and I havent had any issues with misfires or getting the spent shells out of the revolver.
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rc said:
Good pattern and packed a good punch
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omnislashx82 said:
Great rounds with really good grouping, hulls are nice and uniform. shot really does some paper destruction, no hunting just range time for me. they are good and accurate out of my ksg410. I wish they weren't so expensive but they are comparable to other buckshot and ******* seems to stock them pretty good
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rc said:
Good pattern.