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gpidaho
06-16-2018, 01:33 PM
My Rossi 410 fixed modified smooth bore has a constriction that measures .402-.403 and the moulds I have on hand are 180-200gr. so slightly under 1/2 oz. All I could find in the archives mention the need for weight forward or the use of an affixed tail wad. Thoughts? Thanks Gp
Outpost75
06-16-2018, 02:35 PM
In my cylinder bore .410 I got better accuracy with round ball than with bullets.
Mine used to be a full choke before I blew the muzzle off shooting .44-40 in it.
gpidaho
06-16-2018, 02:58 PM
^^^^ LOL Could happen to me also. Looking at RB moulds and thinking maybe a .395 might work if I powder coated them to bring the size up a bit. Thanks for the reply. Gp
jdfoxinc
06-16-2018, 03:32 PM
If you are going to use ball, look at the LGS410 carrier. Gulandi ball carrier for .380 dia. ball. BPI lists it under slug components.
Hornady Critical Defense .410 uses a .401 poly tipped bullet followed by a ball.
Outpost75
06-16-2018, 03:33 PM
Worthwhile to try a smaller ball inside a .410 shot cup, using that like sabot and just trimming the protruding wad fingers off flush with the case mouth after seating/crimp. About 5-6 grains of Bullseye works fine with some fine shot loaded under the ball for a "bird & bunny" load.
bikerbeans
06-16-2018, 04:21 PM
gp,
Some (not me) have reported accuracy shooting cast pistol boolits loaded base forward from a 410. IIRC, the bullets were 9mm inserted backwards into a 410 shotcup.
I would just go with soft lead round balls but not just one. Cut the petals off a wad and use just the gas seal. Nice little load of buckshot light.
BB
gpidaho
06-16-2018, 04:47 PM
Thanks BB You all have given me a few ideas. With the bore and the wads I'm going to be working with .403-.404 bore and wad petals of .0305 So .061 for the wad leaves me with .363 for a fit in the fixed modified Powder coating 9mm or .357 bullets should put me close but I'm leaning towards the buck and shot load posted above. Thanks Guys. Gp
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