Capacity, Compared To Other Gauges
| Length & Load | #000 Buckshot (.36") | #4 Buckshot (.24") |
|---|---|---|
| 2½", 410 bore | 3 or 4 pellets | 8 pellets |
| 3", 410 bore | 5 pellets | 9 pellets |
| 2¾", 12 gauge | 7 pellets | 34 pellets |
| 3", 12 gauge | 10 pellets | 41 pellets |
The bore designation of the .410 bore is unique among shotgun cartridges. Other shotgun cartridges are measured in terms of shotgun gauge. Shotgun gauge is determined by the weight of a round lead ball that is sized to fit into its barrel. For example the barrel of a 12-gauge shotgun is equal to the diameter of 1/12th pound lead ball and a 20-gauge can fit a 1/20th pound ball. Using this method a .410 bore would be equivalent to a hypothetical 68-gauge (see shotgun gauge).
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