410 Shotgun Shells For Sale
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Federal 410 Ammo - 25 Rounds of 1/2 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition
$20.9975 In stock now
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Federal 410 Ammo - 25 Rounds of #6 Shot (Lead) Ammunition
$20.9957 In stock now
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Federal Game Load Upland Hi-Brass 410 Bore Ammo - 250 Rounds of 11/16 oz. #6 Shot Ammunition
$199.991 In stock now
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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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.