Author Topic: 410 Lever Action Questions (Read 578 times)

Cookiemann · « **on:** November 30, 2005, 12:31:47 PM »

Does anyone have any documented info on accuracy and energy out to 50 and 100 yards for the 410 lever action shotgun? I am mainly interested in the ballistics info on Foster type slugs in this gun, but any info on shotshells will also be welcome. Thanks

Ridge Runner · « **Reply #1 on:** December 01, 2005, 06:19:39 AM »

I do not know.........but why they made it to only accept 2.5 inch shells is beyond me.

mjbgalt · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2005, 01:35:45 PM »

the winchester 9410 also only takes 2.5" shells. maybe something about the design?

-Matt

Cookiemann · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2005, 11:52:03 PM »

This is just a guess...but, I am thinking they would have to design a whole new action, rather than just modifying one that is already used for rifle cartriges. You know, a dollars and sense thing. There just isn't enough demand for that firearm and redesigning the action would most definitely increase the price which would only decrease the sales figures.

If I can get an idea of how accurate this lever gun is, that might give me an idea on what to expect if I shorten a H&R 26" 410 to 24" or 22" and make it a cyl. bore slug gun. The advantage then would be I could use 3" Brenneke's and may be able to get a 2-3 inch grouping at more than 50 yards. That would make it a nice brush gun.

So, if anyone has some personal experience with the lever 410 and would like to share, it would be appreciated. Thanks