anyone use a TC 410 for small game?
I was wodering how the pattern is and what the max distance on a squirrel?

Mine throws a decent pattern out to 15 yards or so. It opens up a bit beyond that and there are a few holes because of the choke system but it will do the job. Have taken a few grouse and bunnies with it and would like to use it for turkey but MN has a 20 gauge minimum.

Id like one for squirrels and rabbits

Like s4s4u, my 14" version is great at 15 yards, a bit more open but still good @ 20. I don't recall killing anything at 25 or more yards, but that doesn't mean it couldn't be done. I use Estate shot shells with number 6 shot. Its great for early season squirrels.

I've use mine on rabbits and squirrels. Pro-hunter 15" , my longest shot so far has been, 30yds on a hare. Running dogs and hand gunning bunnies is a lot of fun.

I have a 10" encore, killed a grouse once. Never hit anything else.

I had one that burned in my house fire. I used #5 shot and could take grey squirrels to 35 yds., fox squirrels to 25 yds. and pigeons (flying) off the roofs of barns (at farmers requests). It was a great gun.

Mine shoots pretty well. I have shot lots of grouse out to 25 yards and some out to 30. Mine patterns #6 shot tighter then #7 1/2's. I have taken several Turkeys out to 20 yards.

wow, a turkey with one
Im impressed
Im just interested in squirrels:)

Festus,

My preference for small game is a 22lr, but as stated, the T/C 45/410 will work if close enough. I've killed a few squirrels and a couple doves with mine, but it's main missions has been turkey hunting. So far I've killed 13 longbeards with my 14" 45/410. Here's a few results.....









My preferred weapon now is my 20ga. T/C Encore setup in a handgun configuration; still considered a shotgun with pistol grip.

KRal, excellent. What loads are you shooting for turkey?

Kral
very impressive
I think you could be deemed the "Turkey Whisperer"

My barrel patterns best with Winchester SuperX 3" mag and #4 shot.

Thanks KRal. My hunt continues for a suitable barrel, and if everything falls into place, I'll be following your lead come spring season for sure.

Outstanding, KRal!!!!

How many noticed the rattlesnake in picture 4? lLooks like the .410 worked on Mr. no shoulders too!

That was the first thing I saw, scared the crap out of me!

Junebug,

I actually just feed the snake a sharp cedar limb. I didn't want to shoot again cause another bird was gobbling while I was get my gear together and preparing for pics.
The snake is another story for another time.

I've used mine w/ a 10" barrel for the last two dove seasons and there is nothing more exciting then taking birds on the wing with a pistol. I use #9s for doves and 6's for rabbits. This is not a barrel that i'd sell or trade. I've never patterned mine so can't help you with that question.