Author Topic: Can you shoot a .410 from a Vaquero 45LC? (Read 2629 times)

BigBossMan · « **on:** March 04, 2006, 05:12:54 PM »

Stupid question number 3 but I honestly do not know. A fellow asked me this the other day. Can you shoot a .410 bird shot from a 45LC Ruger Vaquero? Like.. have six snake shells in the revolver? :oops:

bubba15301 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2006, 05:19:24 PM »

no you cant . cci makes 45 colt shot loads

BigBossMan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2006, 10:27:17 PM »

Thanks for the info. I will get some on order.

Flint · « **Reply #3 on:** March 06, 2006, 06:43:41 AM »

The main reason you can't is because the 410 shell is longer than the cylinder. Some other guns can.

huntersmurf · « **Reply #4 on:** March 07, 2006, 10:44:21 PM »

I load my own shot shells for 45 colt. I start with a standard 410 shell and cut it down to 45 colt case length and insert a Speer 44 cal shot cap and follow the loading chart for Speer 44 cal shot loads. :grin:

BigBossMan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2006, 11:50:05 PM »

huntersmurf

Where can I find the shot caps? I did a search on them and came up empty. :oops:

Steve P · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2006, 08:40:35 AM »

Try here:

http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe/search?TabID=2&category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=shot+capsule&Click+to+Begin+Search.x=11&Click+to+Begin+Search.y=14

I make my own with gas checks and shot.

Steve

Oklahomabound · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2006, 02:49:05 AM »

....if you want to shoot .45LC and .410 gauge, go get a Super Comanche. Not real expensive, shoots both, and is a great little snake killer.... also, good excuse to go get another gun.

wilded · « **Reply #8 on:** May 08, 2006, 09:39:32 AM »

Buy some marlin 444 brass and cut them off just under cylinder length. Load with standard 410 loads or use rifle primer and test loads. I use black powder, a wad, shot and another wad sealed with beeswax.

K.K · « **Reply #9 on:** May 08, 2006, 01:08:43 PM »

Guys, I know that this is a single action site, but Taurus has produced a double action 45LC revovler that shoots 410 shot shells and slugs interchangedly. Just thought I'd mention it.

darrell8937 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 10, 2006, 10:23:05 AM »

One anwser,, Magnum Resaerch BFR 45 colt/410/.. a great gun. It is a lot of fun to shoot clay pigeons with a revolver. The cylinder is very long to accomadate three inch shells. A big gun but woth the extra weight IMO, I love mine. I have the older dmax sidewinder. I also have a BFR in 45 /70. Fun,Fun.. They make a great product.