Author Topic: non-toxic 410 reloading (Read 1223 times)

grizzly · « **on:** December 09, 2003, 01:47:14 AM »

I have recently become dissabled and can no longer handle a 12 or 20ga. I have never reloaded anything. Does anybody know anything about reloading 410 with bismuth or hevi-shot so I can still duck hunt with my son?

Bob_K · « **Reply #1 on:** December 09, 2003, 02:24:21 AM »

Don't think the .410 will get you duck hunting. You might consider the 28 gauge, and Ballistic Products would be where I'd look for non-toxic load info.
http://www.ballisticproducts.com/products/t2-prodcatagories/Prod_Publications/t3-manuals/manuals.htm

Ka6otm · « **Reply #2 on:** December 09, 2003, 06:47:20 AM »

The .410 is a bit light for ducks. Having said that, it's also what I shot at ducks when I was very young and actually hit a few as long as they were close over decoys.

I haven't seen any Hevi-Shot loadings for .410 yet, but Hodgdon has some data for Bismuth for .410 3" shells.

Click here: http://www.hodgdon.com/data/shotshel/bismuth/index.php
and scroll down to the bottom left hand side of the page for data.

Ka6otm

Bob_K · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2003, 01:31:57 PM »

"Reloading for Shotgunners" 4th edition by Fackler and McPherson shows a 5/8 oz Bismuth load for 3" .410 bore Federal, Remington, and Winchester hulls using H110 powder. It also has 3/4 oz loads for the 28 gauge for Federal and Fiocchi hulls and either Universal or HS-6 powder.

rickyp · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2003, 04:19:01 PM »

i doubt the 410 is good any game birds you Can not trow out enough shot to make it effective at hunting ranges. the 410 is at it's best with rabbit and squirrels

dakotashooter2 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2003, 05:09:34 AM »

You can buy commercially loaded bismuth shotshells for the 410 but they run about $35 a box (25) and if I remember are #6's. I started hunting ducks with a 410 (during the lead days) and was able to knock down a few ducks (mostly teal) at ranges under 25 yards. If your not too success oriented and a reasonably good shot you should be able to get enough to have a good time. A 28 ga may be a better choice though.

Ka6otm · « **Reply #6 on:** December 27, 2003, 05:43:12 AM »

Or, you can reload your own, which I think is what you had in mind.

I calculate you can reload a box of 25 3 inch shells for around $15-$16 assuming you have a reloader.

If you don't, you could get one commercially for around $100 or so. Doing this, you would pay for the reloader with the savings. If a box of 25 Bismuth (commercial) you would save $20/box and pay for the reloader after 5 boxes of shells. Or, buy a reloader from eBay or elsewhere for around $50.00 and pay for it within 2-1/2 boxes of shells.

Bismuth shot can be purchased in just about any size you prefer.

Ka6otm