Calvin45
Well-Known Member
Yeah it's too bad for sure. 12 gauge is the way to go but even if you get reduced loads for it (which isn't too much trouble) the physical size and handling characteristics of the firearm itself is a bit much for kids and smaller framed women to comfortably handle….heck I handled a 20 guage in the store the other day, truth be told I've never used anything other than 12 gauge…and I gotta say I liked it! Light and nimble and "whippy" to point compared to any 12Sorry Calvin missed my point. The antis WANT high cost of ammo and manufacturers selling .410 at ridiculous prices is helping that cause. There is no reason for .410 that uses less components be same cost of 12. This is absurd that trying to bring youth, woman, even sustaining elderly into shooting is held back by enormous cost. The industry is cutting their own nose off with this philosophy. This is scalping in another level but for what purpose? This group is our future but yet let's make it difficult to bring them in to shooting sports thru cost. Yes it's supply and demand but what the heck is your business plan that doesn't include sustainability and growth with new shooters? Bringing in and developing youth etc? This is where greed over rides business development.
How many have .410 Mec's? I have a 12 but no .410. Shooting 100 rds a year not worth it. Heck 100rds is an hour dove shooting with 12. But 100rds of .410 $$$ is stupid cost.