A bud of mine keeps A "Snake Charmer" in both of his vehicles and his fishing boat. He uses the .410 shells most of the time but claims he fires the .45 Long Colt ammo with no problems - just not real accurate, but real effective power wise up close should it be needed. I've seen the .45 LC ammo in his SUV's console with the gun resting along side his seat. I have not seen him fire .45 LC from the .410 shotgun. He bought the three guns for $75 each at a gun show so pretty much doesn't care about them being "beat up" bouncing around in the bottom of the boat etc...
Is he handing me a load of BS or can this be done - safely?
Comments please.
2007-09-16 09:09:22 · 4 answers · asked by James C 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I've heard of people doing it for decades, and I've seen people do it.
But I would not do it. At least I'd not use a modern +P .45 LC load in an older .410.
Think about it, you have a bore, .410" in diameter, and that constricted at the muzzle with a choke. And you add a .452" -.454" bullet. That is going to boost pressure significantly. See why I said I'd not use a +P load. No thanks.
If I want extra power from a .410 (ain't that a laugh?!) I'll use slugs or buckshot, if I can find them.
Overall, I have no respect at all for the .410 as a hunting or defensive arm. I'd much rather have a .45 caliber revolver, or a .22 LR rifle than a .410.
FWIW, some of the Snake Charmers were actually rifled and chambered to take both .45 LC and .410 shotshells. They have a .452" bore as a general rule.
2007-09-16 13:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Your friend isn't blowing smoke. You can shoot both .410 Gauge Shotgun shells or .45 Long Colt caliber out of a "Snake Charmer"....Not the most accurate, but deadly up close, at short ranges. The Snake Charmer was designed to do what it's name implies...Charm Snakes...lol
2007-09-16 09:43:15 · answer #2 · answered by JD 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some 410s are made to shoot 45LCs if it doesnt say on the barrel or in the manual I wouldnt recomend doing this.There is a chance it mite blow up or somthing.But in the case of the snake charmer Im not sure if it is made to shoot 45LCs.
2007-09-16 09:17:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you can shoot .45LC from .410 shotguns safely. The snake charmer was billed as a multi caliber firearm, shooting both 410 and 45LC.
2007-09-16 09:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋