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Thread #80995   Message #1484605
Posted By: Dave (the ancient mariner)
13-May-05 - 09:14 PM
Thread Name: BS: Livin' with Black Bears Question....
Subject: RE: BS: Livin' with Black Bears Question....
A word of caution guys... The .410 is a calibre not a gauge and you could fire an old mild load 44 40 blackpowder cartridge out of them but a full choke .410 might blow up teh barrel with a .45 cartridge in it. Best get another gunsmiths opinion before you do mates... The .410 rifled slug is a 7/8 ths ounce .41 calibre ball that is traveling at the same muzzle velocity as a .44 magnum when it leaves the barrel of your shotgun. More than enough power there, why risk a blowout?

Yours, Aye. Dave