Hunting ammo feedback request.

[WrenchDad]

Hi all
My Son is going hunting for the first time next week (this was unexpected). Currently I dont have a hunting rifle that will fit him. I do have available a bolt action 410 shutgun with slugs. I already know the obvious challenges with such a small gauge but I also know under the right conditions it can/will bring down a deer. What I want to know is If any one has actually used and was sucsessfull in bringing down a deer with a 410 slug. and if so what was the conditions of your shot and the results of the slug. I know I could use a bigger gauge but I dont have one that will fit and I dont think I can get something, set it up, and sight in before I need it.

Any info is appreciated.
Thanks
WD

 

[minikenny]

Just make sure it's legal in your state. I know 20 ga is the minimum here.

As long as it's legal I think it's a great choice, especially for a kid. Less flinching, better shot placement. :thumbsup:

 

[MB165]

yeah make sure your legal if your going on public property. you have appx. 500ft-lbs of energy, and it falls off quickly, so proper shot placement is important, personally id keep it broadside, 40-50 yards max.

heres a good article...... and have fun, good luck.

Whitetail Deer hunting with 410 slugs

 

[chipper]

Exactly right , 50 yard max IMO ! It'll work just fine !

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

My youngest son shot his first deer with a 410 on his first hunt(youth hunt) at 12yrs of age. The 410 is a great shotgun to start out with.

 

[WrenchDad]

Thanks for the feed back guys.
The 410 is legal in Pa as defined in the big game regulations for deer and bear stating: A manual operated pump, lever, bolt or single shot action rifle or shot gun designed to fire a solid bullet or ball or bullet designed to expand on impact.
No caliber or gauges are listed. He wont have more than a 50 yard shot where we will be , so I think it will be fine.
MB165 Thanks for the link it is a good article.

 

[neo71665]

I've shot plenty of deer with a 410, it will bring down a deer just fine. My 9 y/o son hunts with one. The important thing to do is make sure they understand the distance limit and make sure they know where to aim. I see way too many wounded deer because idiots get buck fever and shoot to be shooting. No sense in making an animal suffer because you can't see straight.