Best .410 bore buckshot loads by product line
| Product Line | Size | Pellets | Typical CPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Personal Defense | 000 Buck | 4 | $1.00—1.50 |
| Remington Express | 000 Buck | 3–5 | $0.80—1.30 |
| Winchester PDX1 | Disc + BBs | — | $1.20—1.80 |
What to know about .410 bore buckshot
A .410 bore 000 buck shell typically holds only 3–5 pellets compared to 8–9 in a 12 gauge 00 buck shell. This limited payload is the .410's main disadvantage for defense. Each pellet is still individually lethal, but you're throwing fewer projectiles per trigger pull, which increases the importance of shot placement. .410 buckshot is primarily used in Taurus Judge and S&W Governor revolvers, where the short barrel further limits pellet energy and pattern spread.