.410 gauge, 2" shells - The Firearms Forum

1952Sniper · 10-28-2003, 12:18 PM

I'm interested in buying a couple of the old Enfield conversions that are chambered for .410 gauge shotgun shells, but they only take 2" shells. As I understand it, this caliber is obsolete.

Is there any company out there that sells this size shotgun shells?

Is there a way to create my own, by shortening a 2-1/2" shell? I've heard about being able to resize a fire-formed .303 case for this purpose but would rather not go that route.

Any suggestions?

inplanotx · 10-28-2003, 02:41 PM

You may want to look at the Old Western Scrounger. I did not come up with any loaded shells for the 2", but I did come up with empty brass for a long and short 410 shotshell! You may want to call and ask!

Okay, here ya go. First set of shells, third from the bottom:

.410 2" shotshell

Another One

1952Sniper · 10-28-2003, 03:34 PM

Muchas gracias, IPT!

Now if I can just figure out how to order from those guys. Or how to convert pounds to dollars.

(I thought they were on Euros now)

tuckerd1 · 10-28-2003, 04:05 PM

You could just drive and pick em up!! LOL!!!

inplanotx · 10-28-2003, 07:02 PM

Sniper, see if they take "PayPal". A lot do. I have been using PayPal for three years and never had a problem. Send them an email! PayPal take care of the conversion. I have bought camera equipment from GB with no problem. GB refuses to convert to Euro's!

Or, like Tuck said, take a little drive over there and pick it up yerself!

armedandsafe · 10-28-2003, 08:44 PM

Dixie Arms used to carry brass for such, but I haven't looked for a couple of years.

Pops

1952Sniper · 10-29-2003, 07:24 AM

Thanks for the input, guys. One of the liks IPT listed was for Kent Gamebore cartridges. They are just the manufacturer, but I emailed them and asked where I can buy these shells. They are available through Ballistic Products. They only cost $6.95 per box of 20, which ain't too terribly bad. Here's the link: http://www.ballisticproducts.com/1_p...e/gamebore.htm

I think I'll be ordering that Enfield .410 conversion this morning, as well as some ammo. Thanks again!

10-28-2003, 12:18 PM	#1
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	.410 gauge, 2" shells I'm interested in buying a couple of the old Enfield conversions that are chambered for .410 gauge shotgun shells, but they only take 2" shells. As I understand it, this caliber is obsolete. Is there any company out there that sells this size shotgun shells? Is there a way to create my own, by shortening a 2-1/2" shell? I've heard about being able to resize a fire-formed .303 case for this purpose but would rather not go that route. Any suggestions? -->

10-28-2003, 02:41 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	You may want to look at the Old Western Scrounger. I did not come up with any loaded shells for the 2", but I did come up with empty brass for a long and short 410 shotshell! You may want to call and ask! Okay, here ya go. First set of shells, third from the bottom: .410 2" shotshell Another One __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 10-28-2003 at 02:49 PM..

10-28-2003, 04:05 PM	#4
tuckerd1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Paint Rock Valley, Alabama Posts: 3,147	You could just drive and pick em up!! LOL!!! Attached Images

10-28-2003, 07:02 PM	#5
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Sniper, see if they take "PayPal". A lot do. I have been using PayPal for three years and never had a problem. Send them an email! PayPal take care of the conversion. I have bought camera equipment from GB with no problem. GB refuses to convert to Euro's! Or, like Tuck said, take a little drive over there and pick it up yerself! __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 10-28-2003 at 07:03 PM..

10-28-2003, 03:34 PM	#3
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Muchas gracias, IPT! Now if I can just figure out how to order from those guys. Or how to convert pounds to dollars. (I thought they were on Euros now)

10-28-2003, 08:44 PM	#6
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Dixie Arms used to carry brass for such, but I haven't looked for a couple of years. Pops

10-29-2003, 07:24 AM	#7
1952Sniper Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 5,138	Thanks for the input, guys. One of the liks IPT listed was for Kent Gamebore cartridges. They are just the manufacturer, but I emailed them and asked where I can buy these shells. They are available through Ballistic Products. They only cost $6.95 per box of 20, which ain't too terribly bad. Here's the link: http://www.ballisticproducts.com/1_p...e/gamebore.htm I think I'll be ordering that Enfield .410 conversion this morning, as well as some ammo. Thanks again!