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About this caliber

410 Gauge

.410 bore is the smallest common shotshell chambering, firing a light shot charge with very light recoil, used for small game, pest control, and clay/skeet shooting.

Commonly used for

HuntingRange / targetHome defense

The .410 (technically a bore size, not a gauge) fires a small shot payload, producing very light recoil but also a smaller, less forgiving pattern that generally demands more precision than larger gauges. It is used for small-game and pest shooting, skeet, and informal target use, and certain .410 loads are also marketed for self-defense in .410-capable firearms. Ammunition is available but typically costs more per shell than 12 or 20 gauge. It suits shooters who prioritize low recoil and accept a smaller payload, though it is often considered more challenging for new wing-shooters than a 20 gauge.

General information about this caliber — not a recommendation for this specific firearm.

Firearms chambered in 410 Gauge · 20

Armscor All Generations
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Armscor Traditional
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Alpha Maxx
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
ATI Bulldog
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
ATI Bulldog
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
ATI Cavalry
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Cavalry
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Cavalry
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Cavalry
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
ATI Nomad
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Beretta USA 686
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
BLS SUPPLY Blue Line Solutions JRAR410-STD-BLK 410 Gauge Semi-Auto 10+1
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Breda/Dickinson Estate
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
Browning Citori 725
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
CZ Sharp-Tail
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
JTS SHOTGUN (XISICO USA) Lonestrike
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
OAKS WHOLESALE DIST/IVER IJ600
shotgun · SHOTGUNS
OAKS WHOLESALE DIST/IVER MF410
shotgun · SHOTGUNS TACTICAL
RIZZINI USA Round Body
shotgun · SHOTGUNS

Ammunition in 410 Gauge · 113

LoadTypePurposeGrainVelocityEnergy
Brenneke Close Encounter—Defense—1500 fps—
Federal Premium—Defense—950 fps—
Remington Ammunition Ultimate Defense—Defense—1225 fps—
Remington Ammunition Ultimate Defense—Defense—1125 fps—
Winchester Ammo PDX1 Defender—Defense—750 fps—
Winchester Ammo PDX1 Defender—Defense—750 fps—
Winchester Ammo PDX1 Defender—Defense—750 fps—
Aguila Buckshot—Hunting—1100 fps—
Aguila Game Load—Hunting—1200 fps—
Aguila Game Load—Hunting—1200 fps—
Brenneke Magnum—Hunting—1755 fps—
Browning Ammo TSS—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1200 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1135 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1200 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1135 fps—
Federal Game-Shok—Hunting—1135 fps—
Federal Power-Shok—Hunting—1775 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—1100 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—950 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—775 fps—
Federal Premium—Hunting—850 fps—
Federal Speed-Shok—Hunting—1400 fps—
Federal Upland—Hunting—1400 fps—
Federal Upland—Hunting—1400 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1250 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1250 fps—
Fiocchi Exacta Target—Hunting—1250 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1140 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1140 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1200 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1140 fps—
Fiocchi Field Dynamics—Hunting—1140 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-18—Hunting—1090 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-18—Hunting—1090 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Bismuth—Hunting———
Hevishot HEVI-Bismuth—Hunting—1300 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-Bismuth—Hunting—1300 fps—
Hornady Critical DefenseLRNHunting2 gr750 fps2 ft·lb
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1135 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1250 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1250 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1135 fps—
Remington Ammunition Express XLR—Hunting—1135 fps—
Remington Ammunition Game Load—Hunting—1200 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier Nitro—Hunting—1300 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier STS—Hunting—1275 fps—
Remington Ammunition Premier TSS—Hunting—1100 fps—
Remington Ammunition Slugger—Hunting—1830 fps—
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RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting—1150 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load—Hunting———
Sellier & Bellot Hunting—Hunting—1181 fps—
Sellier & Bellot Hunting—Hunting—1247 fps—
Sellier & Bellot Self Defense—Hunting—984 fps—
Sellier & Bellot Self Defense—Hunting—984 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo AA—Hunting—1200 fps—
Winchester Ammo Double X—Hunting—1100 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1400 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1245 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1245 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1245 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1300 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1830 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1135 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1135 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1135 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1135 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1800 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1100 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1100 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1100 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1830 fps—
Winchester Ammo Super X—Hunting—1100 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
Aguila Target Load—Target—1275 fps—
ATI Target Load—Target—1280 fps—
Browning Ammo BPT Performance Target—Target—1300 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1200 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1200 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1200 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1275 fps—
Federal Premium—Target—1275 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1330 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1330 fps—
Federal Top Gun—Target—1330 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Top Target—Target———
Winchester Ammo AA—Target—1300 fps—
ATI Shotshell———1550 fps—
ATI Shotshell———1400 fps—
ATI Target Load———1150 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Competition One———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Competition One———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Dove & Quail———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Dove & Quail———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Heavy Dove & Quail———1210 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1125 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1125 fps—
B&P AMMUNITION Upland Game———1125 fps—
Fiocchi Golden Turkey———1100 fps—
Hevishot HEVI-XII———1250 fps—
NOBEL/EUROSPORTS LLC Club USA———1240 fps—
REFURBISH DENT SCRATCH Refurbish / Dent / Scratch YBR4103584 410Gauge 3" 4Shot 25 Per Box/20 Case—————
REFURBISH DENT SCRATCH Refurbish / Dent / Scratch YBR4103586 410Gauge 3" 6Shot 25 Per Box/20 Case—————
Remington Ammunition Low Decibel—————
RIO AMMUNITION Game Load———1200 fps—
RIO AMMUNITION Top Target—————
Winchester Ammo Last Call———1350 fps—
Winchester Ammo Winchester Ammo SWB4135XV 410Gauge 3" 9/16oz 5Shot 15 Per Box/10 Case—————

Ammunition data from the catalog source. Listing is informational, not a recommendation for any use.

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