Inexpensive 410 O/U Shotgun

[crays]

You can buy Stoeger o/u or sxs almost anytime at SW in 359-399 range. Until the day you go to buy it, then they will be out of stock. Or maybe that's just MY luck.

Any specific reason for .410 over 28ga?

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[Marine24]

You can buy Stoeger o/u or sxs almost anytime at SW in 359-399 range. Until the day you go to buy it, then they will be out of stock. Or maybe that's just MY luck.

Any specific reason for .410 over 28ga?

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I've actually handled a Stoeger before, but balance was not right and didn't mount as well. Typically like a scaled down shotgun when shooting the smaller bore but the Stoeger felt like their 12 gauge version with a 410 bore. Probably not fair to Stoeger given the price point. Can't expect a Silver Pigeon for less the $400.

No particular preference one way or another. Looking for reduced recoil, but pretty much a wash between 410 and 28 gauge to me and ammo prices for the two are about the same. If I can across a nice 28 gauge at a similar price point, wouldn't blink twice. Seems to be a caliber that that many manufacturers skip.

[ray1970]

In the market for an inexpensive .410 O/U shotgun

I've actually handled a Stoeger before, but balance was not right and didn't mount as well.

I think you'll find most of the inexpensive 410 shotguns will feel a bit awkward or clumsy. If you find one that isn't then let me know which one it is. I'm a bit of a 410 fan myself.

[Marine24]

I think you'll find most of the inexpensive 410 shotguns will feel a bit awkward or clumsy. If you find one that isn't then let me know which one it is. I'm a bit of a 410 fan myself.

Lot of truth there. Stopped in at Cabelas in Lone Tree to see what they had. Stoeger in .410 just looked and felt wrong, but then made the mistake of handling a 28 ga Silver Pigeon. Not sure how I'm going to get that one out of my head.