Custom .410 Slug Handloads by CW Longshot Shoot & Review

Published on August 2, 2023
Duration: 19:14

This video details the testing of custom handloaded .410 slugs created by CW Longshot. The host, using a Stevens 301 shotgun equipped with an improved cylinder choke and an LPVO scope, demonstrates the process of zeroing the optic with factory loads before evaluating the accuracy of various handloaded slugs, including lead balls and cast slugs. The results highlight potential accuracy variations based on choke type and firearm, with some loads showing promise for closer-range applications like self-defense.

Quick Summary

The video tests custom .410 handloaded slugs, including lead balls, a shuttlecock slug, and 10mm/.40 caliber bullets. Fired from a Stevens 301 with an improved cylinder choke, some loads showed significant accuracy issues like keyholing and vertical inconsistency, suggesting suitability for close-range defense rather than precision. Results may vary based on firearm and choke type.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to .410 Handloaded Slugs
  2. 00:11CW Longshot's Custom Loads
  3. 00:28Testing Different Slug Variations
  4. 00:33Lead Ball Loads (.395 Caliber)
  5. 00:66Shuttlecock Style Mold Poured Slug (115 grams)
  6. 00:8210mm/.40 Caliber Bullet Slugs (145gr & 175gr)
  7. 01:07Chronograph Issues & Estimated Velocities
  8. 01:33Estimating Velocities from Load Data
  9. 02:32Sighting In with a Scope on .410
  10. 02:44Stevens 301 Shotgun & Choke Selection
  11. 03:09Mounting the LPVO Scope
  12. 03:31Zeroing with Winchester Foster Slugs (18 Yards)
  13. 04:46Winchester Slugs at 45 Yards
  14. 05:55Testing .395 Caliber Lead Balls
  15. 06:43Testing 115g Shuttlecock Slug
  16. 07:12Testing 145gr 10mm/.40 Caliber Bullets
  17. 08:53Testing 175gr 10mm/.40 Caliber Bullets
  18. 09:40Confirming Scope Zero with Winchesters
  19. 10:08Final Thoughts on Handloads
  20. 10:33Choke & Gun Differences with CW Longshot
  21. 10:81Future .410 Slug Tests & Gel Tests

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of .410 handloaded slugs tested in the video?

The video tests several types of custom .410 handloaded slugs, including .395 caliber lead balls, a 115-gram shuttlecock-style mold-poured slug, and 10mm/.40 caliber bullets loaded as slugs in 145-grain and 175-grain weights.

What shotgun and choke were used for testing the .410 handloaded slugs?

The testing was conducted using a Stevens 301 .410 shotgun, specifically fitted with a Vector improved cylinder choke, which is generally considered optimal for slug accuracy.

How did the handloaded .410 slugs perform in terms of accuracy?

Accuracy varied significantly. Some loads, like the 10mm/.40 caliber bullets, exhibited keyholing and inconsistent vertical stringing, making them potentially suitable for close-range self-defense but not precise shooting. The lead balls also showed inconsistency. The host noted these results might differ from the creator's original tests due to different firearms and chokes.

What are the estimated velocities and pressures for these .410 handloads?

Estimated velocities range from around 1100 feet per second for the 175-grain slugs up to potentially over 1500 feet per second for lighter loads. Pressures were estimated to be in the 8,000 to 9,000 PSI range, considered relatively light.

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