Something between 12gauge and 410bore

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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by KWhorenet » 02 Dec 2014, 6:59 pm

My boito cost about 4 chooks and the pumpy cost about 10 sheep...1989 prices of course :s

Thanks 1290, will short list that beauty for sure...lotto ticket chances.

Too true one-wheel. My lgs has a selection to shoulder and get hands on for comparison. Def wont be buying based on net reviews and looks alone for this one.
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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by greenonion » 03 Dec 2014, 8:00 am

Thanks for all the replies guys.

I knew there were others but wanted to stress which was common, easy to get ammo for. My locals have 12 gauge ammo by the pallet and a bit of 410. This was what had me thinking there wasn't much else common going.

20g sounds like it though. I'll have a look, thanks.

If that doesn't pan out it'll have to be 12 gauge. Best bang for buck as said.
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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by greenonion » 03 Dec 2014, 8:01 am

1290 wrote:65,000, plus airfares...

thats pounds sterling!


I better just buy 2 then :lol:
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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by MrClark » 12 Dec 2014, 9:56 pm

Hahaha jeez!! I wont be asking for advice around here again.

Don't worry Chronos, the "Major" title of peoples profile only means they've spent too much time on the computer, dosen't say anything about age or experience.

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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by on_one_wheel » 12 Dec 2014, 10:30 pm

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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by sbd3927 » 12 Dec 2014, 11:42 pm

As a kid I tried a 410 several times, clearly saw the shot scatter around the bunnies, and the bunnies scatter into the bush. Nicely stalked, around 30-45' range (10-15m) I think it was #6 shot, just not enough pellets in it to have a chance of hitting one in the right spot.

By and large the few times I've fired a 12 gauge I've ended up with a similar opinion, unless you are poking it up the critters behind, then there's a good chance its going to get away, probably hurting, but not in the tucker bag at the end of the day.

I can see the value for trying something on the wing, but if its on the ground or water, near stationary I'd rather a rifle. Perhaps one day someone will show me how a 12g is supposed to work, but 12g, 20.3mm
10g, 21.4mm
8g, 23.2mm
4g, 26.3mm

that 4g is looking a lot more useful than below 12g. I bet they kick like a mule. :)

I've 5 bunnies in the oven atm, 60m-80m, would be damn hard getting closer in local terrain, 75m head shot gives a nice fuzzy feeling.
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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by on_one_wheel » 13 Dec 2014, 9:08 am

It pays in spades to work out what patterns well in your shot gun, kind of like finding out what groups well in your rifle. I've been having great success on the rabbits with my 12 gauge from 5 out to 50 mtrs but its no way to get rabbits for the table.
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Re: Something between 12gauge and 410bore

Post by Arth » 15 Dec 2014, 2:23 pm

sbd3927 wrote:that 4g is looking a lot more useful than below 12g. I bet they kick like a mule. :)


Watch this :D

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TBH... I don't want one :lol:
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