Will this work for reloading?

[Pyd]

I just got a .410 for doves, problem is that I can not find .410 loads in steel.
Can I empty a good shell and refill it with steel?
Thoughts?

 

[Grouse Man]

As a starting point, that same volume will now contain a lower weight charge of steel. Generally, that shouldn't cause a problem.

Just be sure your gun can handle steel shot.

 

[Squadron303]

Can you use brass for dove? I have a case of .410 sold brass shot I bought a few years ago.. seems to work for game as I'd non toxic. Expensive though..

 

[Lead Loader]

you would need to get a steel shot wad to use it in your 410 to reload, i have seen them but it gets complicated. without that steel wad that is thicker you can damage your shotgun.

 

[rembolt]

Don't forget steel shot does not compress as lead does .so my concern would be weather or not the wad would be suitable for steel shot . lead loader posted while I was typing

 

[kjohn]

OP: Do you have to use steel for doves?? Check your hunting regulations.

 

[stubblejumper]

I have a case of .410 sold brass shot I bought a few years ago.

I have both nickel plated, and copper plated shot, but I have never seen solid brass shot. Who even makes solid brass shot? It must be brutally expensive.

 

[Pyd]

You have to use non toxic, not nessasarily steel.
Thanks guys, if it isn't a simple swap of loads, then I had just best wait until I can find the proper stuff, no need to take any risks..

 

[blasted_saber]

OP: Do you have to use steel for doves?? Check your hunting regulations.

In Ontario, yes you do.

My concern would be proving to a CO that the lead hull contained steel (after youve shot it).

 

[Squadron303]

It was expensive.. Winchester brand

 

[ciphery]

When did ON go non toxic? For water foul yes its been that way for years but upland game has always been lead.

 

[blasted_saber]

When did ON go non toxic? For water foul yes its been that way for years but upland game has always been lead.

Doves are migratory birds, and didnt get an exemption like woodcock. I suspect it was an oversight and hopefully its corrected for next season. Grouse and other upland can be hunted with lead still.

 

[Grouse Man]

Good point about the wad, I forgot about that. Yes, wads for steel are MUCH thicker.

Really, if you must use steel for doves, I would suggest getting a larger bore gun. Steel loads for 20 ga. are much cheaper than .410.

 

[M12shooter]

In Ontario, yes you do.

My concern would be proving to a CO that the lead hull contained steel (after youve shot it).

...a magnet doesn't lie.