A Niche Gauge, A Niche Market The crisp autumn air swirls with the scent of burnt gunpowder, the anticipation of a successful hunt buzzing through your veins. Your .410 shotgun, gleaming and ready, sits poised in your hands. But then, a familiar, frustrating realization dawns: your ammunition supply, specifically .410 shells, is looking a bit…sparse. … Read more
Understanding the Unique Appeal The world of firearms is filled with intriguing niches, and one of the most unique involves the .410 handgun, an area where the seemingly compact bore meets the power of a shotgun shell, albeit in a format often found in a revolver. Amongst the ammunition choices for this platform, Federal 410 … Read more
Understanding the Brenneke 410 Close Encounter1 Slug Physical Characteristics At its core, the Brenneke 410 Close Encounter1 is a specialized projectile designed for the .410-bore shotgun. The .410 cartridge, known for its relatively small size, offers advantages in terms of manageable recoil, making it appealing to a wider range of shooters, especially those new to … Read more
A Blast From the Past: The Roots of the .410 and Lever Action The .410 Bore The .410 bore, a small but effective shotgun cartridge, has a long and intriguing history. Unlike other shotgun gauges that measure the bore diameter, the .410 is a rarity, measured by its actual bore size in inches, with a … Read more
