Shotguns....

[Travis]

I believe it was Mossberg that made the Single Shot slug guns that had a 10 ga. thickness barrel for 12 ga. rifled slugs in single shot. Remember those shotguns from a few years back that had some REALLY thick barrels for bore sizes they really didn't need to use?

OK. Here is my question. In regards to the thread involving a .410 for self defense. Say you had a Single Shot .410 with a barrel thicker than needed like a 28 ga. or a 16 ga., like above paragraph stated. Then would it be safe to use .454 Casull or .460 S&W Magnum in that barrel designated for .410 but thicker walled? Say making that in a pump / slide action shotgun with a barrel that is double or triple thick in .410 3" chamber, even a SxS for multi caliber defense. As I stated above, .410 is a "CALIBER" not a Gauge designation.

So, in theory it should work am I wrong? Or would it ACTUALLY work? .410 chambering to be able to use the .460 S&W Mag. . Thoughts Bear?

[stalkingbear]

The design strength of the shotgun locking system itself comes into play along with the barrel wall thickness. If it was me, i'd not try it. I don't think the locking mechanism is strong enough for that.

[Travis]

Thank you Bear for the insight here. As well as TommyT for his insight in the ".410 For Self Defense" thread.

Now folks, lets drum up some new members?