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This is just an idea I'm bouncing around but I was wondering if this is possible. What I'm thinking is a .458 Win mag bolt gun that has been fitted with a smooth bore barrel. The advantage to this is that the straight walled cases could be loaded with bird shot for use like a shotgun. The very strong case would allow the shotgun shells to be loaded much hotter than a normal shotgun, possibly increasing range if the group would hold together. And regular bullets could also be carried for bigger game. Of course accuracy would probably not be good so shots would need to be close. The closest thing I know of to this combo, is of course the .410 shotgun. The 458 shotgun would out perform it in every area. Especially when considering the the slow 100gr .410 slug. If I could get the components this might make a way cool gun to have. And it would be interesting to see what a super fast load of #4 birdshot would do to game birds. | ||
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Unfortunately I think you are right. I think my biggest problem is going to be the velocity destroying the groups.There may not be any way to stop that. But I have found a way to tinker for less money. I am going to creat .410 shotgun shells from rifle shells. They are already started. A guy I know is making them for me from 9.3 x 74. (I think, can't remember off the top of my head)We ran the numbers and the match is perfect. I'll put these in a bolt rifle action with a strong shotgun barrel. You get the idea. Then I can compare the groups to normal .410 shells as I bring up the speed and watch for signs of pressure. I believe the brass/gun combination will be so strong that I will never get into pressure, but that has yet to be seen. I'll let you know. | |||
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FrankG, Brass shot shells are older than paper shotshells, what you are wanting to do is not a problem at all and it will work, its allready been done.. My questions is "Don't you think you need to get an extra job to keep you a little busier" ------------------ | |||
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