How much feet per second does a 410 have?

Answer 1

.410 bore cartridges are made in the U.S. of A in three lengths : 2.5", 2.75 and 3". 3" loadings, typically, generate higher velocities. Velocities (for either size cartridge) of the projectiles will vary with powder loadings. For "shot" shells, which contain small pellets (#8 and #4 are the most commonly found), velocities will range from approximately 1100 feet per second (fps) to close to 1400 fps. For "buck shot" loads (3 or 4 x 000 buck or 8 or 9 x #4 buck, are most common) velocities will range from approx. 1050 fps to 1400 fps. For "slug" loads, which contain a single pellet (usually 87 or 88 grains = approx. 1/5 oz) typical velocities range from 1400 fps to 1800 fps. All these velocities are developed from a standard, smooth bore barrel of around 26".