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A 410 is a little light for a self defence load. Go with the 20 gauge.

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Q: Which is better for home defense a 410 or a 20 gauge?
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What is the best home defense shotgun?

A Mossberg 410, home defense, or a 18 inch barrel 20 gauge Mossberg 500 youth model with accu choke . Between $250.00, and $350.00


What gauge is a Sears Roebuck 410?

410 is not a gauge. 410ga


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A "410" is the smallest gauge of shotgun.


What pistol cartrige is 410 gauge?

There have been several handguns made that fire .410 shotgun shells- most recently the Taurus Judge. By the way, .410 is actually a caliber of shotgun, not a gauge. A .410 shotshell is about 67 gauge- but no one uses that designation.


Interchangeable with 410 gauge?

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What is the Bore diameter of 28 gauge?

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Can you put a 410 barrel on a 12 gauge Iver Johnson Champion?

The 410 should have a smaller frame than the 12 gauge. For $100-$150, you should be able to get a whole 410 Champion.


Is a 410 a good survival rifle?

Yes! The .410 gauge shotgun (same caliber as the .45 Long Colt) was the alternate round (.22 & .410) in the US Air Force's survival rifle for downed pilots. As a matter of fact, Taurus manufacturing's newest revolver (the "Judge") is stoked with .45 Long Colt & .410 gauge. Choose your ammunition wisely. Bird shot is good for home defense, larger shot for close work outside and the slug is great for longer ranges. The shotgun is the 'thinking' person's weapon because it is so versatile with all the various flavors of ammunition available.


What is more powerful 16 gauge or 410 gauge?

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Why is a 410 gun a caliber not a gauge?

The nominal bore of a .410 shotgun is.410 inch. Which is why it is properly called the .410 bore instead of the .410 gauge. In Europe it is sometimes called the 12mm, which is an inaccurate designation as a .410 bore has an actual diameter of approximately 10.4mm by metric measure. If the .410 had been named in the traditional fashion, by the number of lead balls .41 inch in diameter needed to make one pound, it would be about a 67-68 gauge.


Can you safely shoot a 243 caliber bullet from a 410 gauge?

Hell no. .410 is not a gauge it is a caliber. True gauge is a measurement of the number of lead balls of bore diameter that constitute a pound. The .243 bullet is a lot smaller than the diameter of a .410 barrel. There are some .410's that can shoot 45 colts but not all can.