I own two .410s. Bought my first, a used CZ/Huglu Bobwhite about 16 years ago. It has twin triggers, English grip stock, 26" barrels and is choked IC and M. It is a "baby" frame on a scaled action and weighs a mere 5-1/2#s. It shoots a tad high, (65/35 above POA) and is very well regulated. I've probably shot it a couple thousand shots, mostly at skeet and it still looks like new and functions perfectly...5.5# triggers aren't ideal but are crisp and don't double or cause any issues. I've carried it in the grouse woods and shot a couple flying. My favorite story is limiting out on 3 roosters with 3 shots opening day in South Dakota back in 2006. Lots of wild birds then, I had a great Vizsla, and I would only take broadside 20 yard shots when I could see the red head and white ring on the neck. Killed the three roosters stone dead in the air. I used the 3" shells with #6 shot...Remington Express with premium hard shot. The little CZ is a keeper!
I also own a beautiful Winchester Model 42 built in 1958. It a 26" full choke gun that was sent to Simmons in Kansas City (which was pre-1962 as they moved to their present location then) and got a rib and upgraded wood installed prior to me owing it. It is a very fun gun to shoot skeet with and despite the full choke, I shoot respectable scores and get impressive breaks with it. I've never hunted with it but love shooting it.
If you plan on shooting a .410 much, get a reloading press. Make your own $5/box ammo. One caution....with my M42 I need to shoot reloads that use cases only fired in the M42, not the CZ that has a larger chamber. The .410 is a high pressure little cartridge (13,000 psi max vs 11,500 psi for a 12 ga). Despite my reloading press having a collet sizer for the brass, the plastic case body will swell when fired in a larger chambered gun making for sticky chambering and extraction in the M42. Minor detail, but something to be aware of.
I also own a beautiful Winchester Model 42 built in 1958. It a 26" full choke gun that was sent to Simmons in Kansas City (which was pre-1962 as they moved to their present location then) and got a rib and upgraded wood installed prior to me owing it. It is a very fun gun to shoot skeet with and despite the full choke, I shoot respectable scores and get impressive breaks with it. I've never hunted with it but love shooting it.
If you plan on shooting a .410 much, get a reloading press. Make your own $5/box ammo. One caution....with my M42 I need to shoot reloads that use cases only fired in the M42, not the CZ that has a larger chamber. The .410 is a high pressure little cartridge (13,000 psi max vs 11,500 psi for a 12 ga). Despite my reloading press having a collet sizer for the brass, the plastic case body will swell when fired in a larger chambered gun making for sticky chambering and extraction in the M42. Minor detail, but something to be aware of.
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