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Offline THEPLUMBER

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410 Barrel lenth?
« on: December 23, 2007, 06:14:50 AM »
I want to get a 10" 410 barrel. Do you think a 12" is that much better ballistically ? I like the 10" for handling and ease of carry. Thanks in advance for your opinion.
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2007, 09:57:45 AM »
I have the 10" barrel, to be honest at the ranges you will be using it, it really wont make the much of a difference. I use mine for rabbits and to lower the local pigeon population, so far so good. Just keep your shots reasonable.

I would go with what you like better. IMO its the most fun barrel they make.

good luck and have fun

Dave
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2007, 03:55:32 PM »
I have one in 10" for my contender and a 12" for my encore. I borrowed a 15" barrel  for an encore
I will tell you the 15" was not very handy in the woods. the 10" is nice but I feel the 12" in a bit nicer it is a longer "swing" but tames some of the recoil and gives a very little extended range
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2007, 06:21:29 AM »
Thanks for your opinion guys,I'm leaning towards the 10" as I think it might just be, plain more fun.Maybe a few more people will add their thoughts. MERRY CHRISTMAS!(My sons got me a Barska spotting scope....very nice scope!!)
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #4 on: December 25, 2007, 08:03:09 AM »
I have a 10" octagon, with the external removable choke, and I really like it for ease of use and light weight to carry in the field.  Recoil is not bad either.  I would like to get another one with a vent rib, so I can sight down the barrel a little better, but still no complaints with the one I have.
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2007, 08:49:53 PM »
Quote from: rickyp on December 24, 2007, 03:55:32 PM
I have one in 10" for my contender and a 12" for my encore. I borrowed a 15" barrel  for an encore
I will tell you the 15" was not very handy in the woods. the 10" is nice but I feel the 12" in a bit nicer it is a longer "swing" but tames some of the recoil and gives a very little extended range

I too have been thinking about getting a .45/.410 Contender Barrel. I would like to try to take a Pheasant or two with this barrel at close range. I was wondering how the different length barrels would effect the swing / follow through. Thanks for the info.

Larry
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2007, 02:09:48 AM »
One of my wife's uncles in South Dakota had a stroke years ago and was an avid hunter before.  He currently uses a youth shotgun, but has also been looking into the 410 contender or the revolver for pheasant.
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2007, 04:49:33 AM »
I have 10", 14", and 16.25".  Yes the 10" is easier to carry around, but the 16.25" swings much smoother.  I use it on rabbits and early season squirrels.  I definitely shoot the longer barrel better.  I doubt there is much difference in the ballistics.  I keep the shots down to about my bow range...20-25 yd., which, in the woods is further than it sounds.  I've also done a good bit of pheasant hunting in South Dakota...I had a tough enough time downing them with my 12ga....Good Luck.  Walt
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2007, 08:38:09 AM »
Thanks for your thoughts. I've decided on the 10". Watch for a WTB post coming soon.
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Re: 410 Barrel lenth?
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2007, 11:27:00 AM »
I have a 10" with the vent rib and woodcock over the dogs is an absolute blast!!! 30 yards is pushing it but under that is very doable and quite deadly. 3" #6 or 7 1/2  work really good. just my .02   and for carrying  during deer season the 10" is not that bad holstered on the hip.
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