Author Topic: 410 for turkey? (Read 680 times)

Highbrass · « **on:** October 30, 2004, 03:04:18 AM »

Just curious if a 410 is sufficient for turkey.My wife hates the 20 gauge I got her.She dreads shooting it.Also do they make a low brass #4 shot for a 20 gauge?Maybe that would help because she hates the recoil.Thanks.

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** October 30, 2004, 04:22:00 AM »

Highbass,
Rather than considering an inadequate .410 for turkey, why not address the problems your wife is having with her 20 gauge. What is the model she is using and what have you done about reducing the recoil? There are excellent after-market recoil pads available, some of them slip-ons so no gunsmithing required. The other thing is a mercury recoil reducer that fits inside the stock. What about an auto-loader also? Lets hear a little more information.

Jim

Jack Crevalle · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2004, 02:47:48 PM »

Some where in here I posted the story of a girl that shot a bird with .410 she saved for herself. I think it was a record. I agree with SavageT however, the 20 guage should not be a problem for your wife. Although I don't know of any low brass #4's, 6's or 7.5's should be adequate if your wife aims at the head. You might try buying her a PAST recoil pad. I can shoot high powered rifles all day with those and not be sore at all.

dukkillr · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2004, 02:58:21 PM »

inadequate

varmit_master · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2004, 04:20:15 AM »

Hi i am going to try it this spring i have had gobblers in at 10 or 15 yrds before i know they would kill one VM

Highbrass · « **Reply #5 on:** November 02, 2004, 01:42:56 PM »

Thank you all for the responses.Although I have a recoil pad on it I may try a better brand.The one I put on it is a cheap slipover.Also what is a PAST recoil pad?(PAST brand name???)Are the Limbsaver recoil pads as good as they advertise?

Again thanks for the info

savageT · « **Reply #6 on:** November 02, 2004, 02:06:46 PM »

Quote from: Highbrass

Thank you all for the responses.Although I have a recoil pad on it I may try a better brand.The one I put on it is a cheap slipover.Also what is a PAST recoil pad?(PAST brand name???)Are the Limbsaver recoil pads as good as they advertise?

Again thanks for the info

Highbrass,
I own the Past(brand name) slip-on shoulder pad and they are tremendous! They come in std and magnum. I believe Cabela's and Midway carry them. Now the Sims "Limbsaver" I got to see at the local Dick's a few days ago. It is made from a non-rubber material that is very impressive. I haven't tried one but they seem to be more resilient then the Pachmeyer pads.

Jim

Jack Crevalle · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2004, 02:25:48 PM »

As SavageT says, the PAST recoil pad goes on your wife. It, IMHO, is much better than adding a recoil pad to a stock because it distributes the recoil over a much wider area.

MLRowland · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2004, 09:30:24 AM »

I have a PAST Recoil Pad and it reduces the felt recoil by 80%.I sight in my rifles and shotgun with it.it is made for the bensh but i think you could use it to hunt with.They make a hunting model I think. I would see if I could get a camo one.My shotguna 12 ga. still knows you back but there is no pain!My rifle a 270 cal. fells like you are shooting BB- gun. Good Luck

savageT · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2004, 10:07:08 AM »

Quote from: MLRowland

I have a PAST Recoil Pad and it reduces the felt recoil by 80%.I sight in my rifles and shotgun with it.it is made for the bensh but i think you could use it to hunt with.They make a hunting model I think. I would see if I could get a camo one.My shotguna 12 ga. still knows you back but there is no pain!My rifle a 270 cal. fells like you are shooting BB- gun. Good Luck

What Hunting model?

?? You put the PAST pad on over your shirt/under the jacket if it's cool or cold weather. It was originally designed for trap and skeet shooters for all-day competition.

Jim

whacker · « **Reply #10 on:** November 05, 2004, 06:45:03 AM »

I really hate to be the bearer of (bad) or good news but you could kill a turkey with a.410 it's tricky though. The one thing I would do is find a good reloading recipe, I've found that reloads seem to have better killing power especially when you use soft lead shot. example: I was out grouse hunting this past september I stopped for lunch while sitting on a log I heared what I thought was another hunter walking behind me when I turned to say Hi, I came face to face with a tom turkey about 15 yards away from me I slowly reached for my .410 and in one fluid motion I shoulder the gun and fired the reloaded #6 .410 shells I was using it really way laid that bird. after I tagged him I weighed him #15. A.410 can kill a turkey but it can be tricky.

MLRowland · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2004, 12:34:04 AM »

SavageT I thought there was a field model when I got my PAST recoil pad.I could be wrong.I have no need for one in the field.I never fill the kick when I shot at turkeys or deer.But it would come in good for wing shooting.Like ducks,geese,phesant and grouse.I could be wrong but I think yhere is a field model.

earschplitinloudenboomer · « **Reply #12 on:** January 10, 2005, 09:31:57 PM »

Highbrass;

additional length of the slip on may have been a step in the wrong direction. Stock length effects felt recoil by positioning the firearm at an uncomfortable hold. Have your wife place the butt of the gun in the crook of her shooting (right arm if she shoots right handed) arm at her elbow, her trigger finger should rest comfortably on the trigger (MAKE SURE GUN IS UNLOADED). My mother suffered bruises for years from a Win. single shot 20 guage. I shortened the stock to fit and she no longer had this problem even with 3" mags. Hope this helps.

daddywpb · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2005, 12:08:25 AM »

Get a turkey head/neck target and pattern your .410. You'll soon see what the effective range will be, and it won't be far. If your wife can't get past the recoil of a 20 gauge turkey load, then you might consider letting her try archery equipment rather than an inadequate .410.

turkeyhunter · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2005, 07:41:07 AM »

Check the regulations in your state as well. In Tennessee a 20 ga. is the smallest we could use. I feel a .410 is simply inadequate whether it is legal or not.