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Originally posted by Scooter123:
HAve fun with the 410, it's a caliber that is much more effective than most people are aware of. Note, keep an eye out for used loading presses, I put together 3 boxes of 410 this morning while waiting for the washing machine. Currently with lead at 64 dollars / 25 lbs. bag my cost for a box of 410 is 6.50 USD, probably less than half of what you paid. Downside to loading the 410 is that hulls have become onobtainium, so save every hull you shoot. Those Winchester hulls aren't the best for reloading but you should be able to get 2 or 3 reloads on them. BTW the preferred Winchester is the pricey AA hulls, some can get up to 8 reloads by using a bit of candle wax. Myself I prefer Cheddite because they last for at least 8-10 reloads but Fiochi will do in a pinch and can be loaded up to 5 times. Note, in spurts during the year Ballistic Products will have some 410 hulls in stock.

I shoot 4 gun Skeet and my primary practice gun is my Silver Pigeon III Sporting in 410/28 gauge. Below is a pic of my number one set, when I have some free time and better weather I'll take some pics of my number two set. Yeah I bought two sets, when you find a model that is a perfect Fit having a spare makes sense in the event of a failed mainspring at a match. I'll also admit that improvements in Laser engraving and a slightly prettier wood set on the #2 set was another factor.