I'm considering getting a .410 shotgun for close range pest control, mostly tree dwelling squirrels at the moment but the odd rabbit and probably more as time goes by.
I could get a 12 bore but as the shooting will be close range (<15m, probably closer to 10m) and I don't wish to damage the trees more than I have to a .410 would seem ideal.
Now comes to the tricky part, I could get a cheap 2nd hand single shot for £100 or so. However, the woodland is surrounded by livestock fields and one side in particular tends to have people and horses about. So, I'm considering a moderated .410. This leads me down the path to 'Stealth' or 'Hushpower', anyone know if they are the same or different designs?
Then there seems to be a choice of a three shot Mossberg or a single shot Baikal, the Baikal being about £300 and the Mossberg £550+. I'm leaning towards the Baikal for simplicity sake and the price. Anyone have any reason to choose one over the other?
Finally, perhaps something for another thread, has anyone ever hand loaded a .410 cartridge?
I could get a 12 bore but as the shooting will be close range (<15m, probably closer to 10m) and I don't wish to damage the trees more than I have to a .410 would seem ideal.
Now comes to the tricky part, I could get a cheap 2nd hand single shot for £100 or so. However, the woodland is surrounded by livestock fields and one side in particular tends to have people and horses about. So, I'm considering a moderated .410. This leads me down the path to 'Stealth' or 'Hushpower', anyone know if they are the same or different designs?
Then there seems to be a choice of a three shot Mossberg or a single shot Baikal, the Baikal being about £300 and the Mossberg £550+. I'm leaning towards the Baikal for simplicity sake and the price. Anyone have any reason to choose one over the other?
Finally, perhaps something for another thread, has anyone ever hand loaded a .410 cartridge?