To buy a .410 or not to buy a .410

[Licensed to kill]

I beg to differ on that, I thought that as well until I tried it. I bought 1oz loads for the 28g and my 20g still performs better with 7/8 oz loads than the 28 does with 1 oz.

“Performs better” how? There are a LOT of variables between guns that can affect “performance” that are not gauge related.

 

[Falconflyer]

The 28 g is definitely not a "glorified" 410

 

[Hunter7]

“Performs better” how? There are a LOT of variables between guns that can affect “performance” that are not gauge related.

Better more consistent patterning, if it works for you great, use whatever you like just relating my experience. I have even tried aftermarket extended choke tubes, made very little difference.

 

[Licensed to kill]

Better more consistent patterning, if it works for you great, use whatever you like just relating my experience. I have even tried aftermarket extended choke tubes, made very little difference.

OK, I was just wondering what you meant by “performance”.

 

[Grouseman2]

Are you sure about that? I've always read the regs as 20ga is the smallest you can use when loaded with shot ie buckshot. I've never used and wouldn't use smaller than a 20ga anyway but my take is even a 410 slug is legal.

You could be right ... my bad

 

[saskgunowner101]

The 28 g is definitely not a "glorified" 410

That's one of those things that you read (a 28 is a glorified 410), and it's a safe bet to discount pretty much anything else the person has to say...