.410 for turkey

[Chiflyguy]

I've seen a lot of talk, seen some videos.
I'm impressed.
Lugging around an 870 with a 28" barrel is getting old.
Any gun out there that patterns good with non TSS shells?
$8-10 a piece is too rich for my blood.
Now I do have a Stevens 311 .410 double my grandpa bought my late dad in 1953 for $10 from a bail bondsman on the south side of Chicago.
It's one of my prized possessions.
Would you give it a shot?

 

[Andy S.]

.410 with TSS #9s/9.5s/10s is beyond adequate out to 35-40 yards, with right choke and pattern density. .410 with lead 7.5s may work out to 25 yards or so, with right choke and pattern density. If you only shoot 1-2 turkeys annually, do not let $15 keep you from killing a turkey or two. Pattern and test before you hunt. My .02, good luck!

 

[30-06 type of guy]

 

[Iglow]

I've seen a lot of talk, seen some videos.
I'm impressed.
Lugging around an 870 with a 28" barrel is getting old.
Any gun out there that patterns good with non TSS shells?
$8-10 a piece is too rich for my blood.
Now I do have a Stevens 311 .410 double my grandpa bought my late dad in 1953 for $10 from a bail bondsman on the south side of Chicago.
It's one of my prized possessions.
Would you give it a shot?

Yes, if you can find 3"# 7 1/2 and limit your shots to 20 yds it'll killem all day long. My Mossberg factory full did fine on 3, all 1 shot kills. I used that same gun a lot squirrel dogging and shooting squirrels 60' and more high, trick was you gotta hold dead on'em almost rifle like.

 

[30-06 type of guy]

Shipping might push your price range

 

[Tn Joe]

Buying your ammo in the off season will save you a little money. Don't let a few $ keep you from trying it out. I've been hunting with a cheap single shot .410 with federal tss the last several years and it's been a blast. I don't feel under gunned at all.

 

[knightrider]

If you wann try the little 410 i will give you some tss shells brother

 

[Iglow]

Chiflyguy, I've got a book ( an excellent book) "Turkey hunting- a one man game" by Ken Morgan , who lived at Baton Rouge Louisiana. In that book he mentioned the 410 and said he had killed 6 gobblers with it , all 1 shot kills at ranges of 12,15,17,19,20 and 22 yards. The gun pictured looks like a Stevens or Savage 311 like yours. But back to the book, it should be in every turkey hunter's library. Publishing date was 1987.

 

[C1295]

I use a 20 gauge Mossberg 24" super light.

 

[tpgarrett21]

if you're wanting to get some shells for a 410 that doesn't break the bank that do pretty good i would recommend the Winchester double x sportsmans outdoor superstore has them right now with a rebate for 9.99/ box and they pattern well from my stevens 301. but my gun really shines with Browning 410 TSS it's a 50 yard gun easy with it, I know. here's a pic of my gun with the double x. I wouldn't try it past 35 yards though (target is at 30 yards btw)

 

[Chiflyguy]

If you wann try the little 410 i will give you some tss shells brother

Not necessary but do appreciate the offer.
What do TSS have that's so special?
The shot?

 

[Chiflyguy]

if you're wanting to get some shells for a 410 that doesn't break the bank that do pretty good i would recommend the Winchester double x sportsmans outdoor superstore has them right now with a rebate for 9.99/ box and they pattern well from my stevens 301. but my gun really shines with Browning 410 TSS it's a 50 yard gun easy with it, I know. here's a pic of my gun with the double x. I wouldn't try it past 35 yards though (target is at 30 yards btw)

I'm thinking of a 301 for next year.
For the low cost, can't go wrong.
Better jump on it before it becomes the next H&R slug gun

 

[Chiflyguy]

Chiflyguy, I've got a book ( an excellent book) "Turkey hunting- a one man game" by Ken Morgan , who lived at Baton Rouge Louisiana. In that book he mentioned the 410 and said he had killed 6 gobblers with it , all 1 shot kills at ranges of 12,15,17,19,20 and 22 yards. The gun pictured looks like a Stevens or Savage 311 like yours. But back to the book, it should be in every turkey hunter's library. Publishing date was 1987.

Same gun.
Lot of memories

 

[Remi]

Not necessary but do appreciate the offer.
What do TSS have that's so special?
The shot?

FAQs - Why TSS?

What is Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) and why is it so effective for hunting? The key to the superior performance of Super-18 shot is the density. At 18g/cc (about 60% denser than lead), the penetration energy is so high that it enables one to go down significantly in pellet size, to greatly...

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[tntrkkllr]

I shot two birds with a 410 last season. One at 25 yards and one at 35 yards did an unbelievable job. I'm using a Steven's 301 with factory choke tube and rouge TSS #9.5s pattern below is 40 yards. It was 124 pellets inside a 10 inch circle

 

[knightrider]

Not necessary but do appreciate the offer.
What do TSS have that's so special?
The shot?

The shot is 52%densier than lead so you can use a smaller pellet and still get more thump with it, let me know if you change your mind i have a bunch of and dont care a bit to let you have some of them

 

[Chiflyguy]

I shot two birds with a 410 last season. One at 25 yards and one at 35 yards did an unbelievable job. I'm using a Steven's 301 with factory choke tube and rouge TSS #9.5s pattern below is 40 yards. It was 124 pellets inside a 10 inch circle

That is a nice pattern.

 

[Chiflyguy]

The shot is 52%densier than lead so you can use a smaller pellet and still get more thump with it, let me know if you change your mind i have a bunch of and dont care a bit to let you have some of them

Does anyone sell tungsten not $7-10 a shell?

 

[Gravey]

Does anyone sell tungsten not $7-10 a shell?

Probably not but your annual cost is gonna be $30 on the high end if you shoot 3 shells (1 to check poi and 2 if you kill 2 birds). I killed my first last year using a 20ga and TSS. Bird was 42 yards I think (originally 35ish but round wasn't chambered properly). Killed him graveyard dead. I'm as cheap as they come but it's worth the $30. If adding a scope shoot it with regular 2 3/4" shells to get it on then switch over. The first year will be the most expensive from a shell cost standpoint.

 

[Southern Sportsman]

If you really don't want to spend $30-$50 a year on ammo, then I would advise against a .410. You can obviously kill a turkey with a .410 shooting lead, but it's going to be a 20-25 yard proposition. With tungsten, you can easily stretch one out to traditional 12 ga ranges.