The Fiocchi Lead Dove & Quail .410 Gauge 2.5in #8 shotshell (part no. 410GT8) brings the same straightforward field-load recipe to the smallest common shotgun bore, for hunters who want a genuine challenge or a light gun for a young shooter. Fiocchi loads this line with chilled lead shot at a payload sized for the .410’s smaller hull, giving a real dove and quail load rather than a novelty round. It rewards good shot placement more than a 12-gauge does, which is exactly why some upland hunters choose it on purpose. This shotgun shells keeps the .410 a legitimate field option rather than a range toy.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is .410 bore, the smallest common shotgun bore, prized for minimal recoil.
• Shell length is 2.5 inches, sized for .410 shotguns with a standard 2.5-inch chamber.
• Shot size is #8, a common upland size that patterns well from the .410’s smaller payload.
• The payload weighs 1/2 ounce, the standard light charge for the .410 bore.
• The shot type is lead, giving denser pellets and better retained energy than steel at the same size.
• Muzzle velocity is rated at 1200 fps, a brisk speed that helps offset the .410’s lighter payload.
• Each box holds 25 rounds, a practical count for a morning in the dove field.
• Cost runs about $0.62 per round, reasonable pricing for a purpose-built .410 field load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a .410 a serious choice for dove and quail hunting? Yes, with the right shell and honest range estimation it’s a legitimate upland gauge, and this load is built specifically for that use rather than as a novelty.

Why choose lead shot over steel for upland hunting? Lead is denser than steel at the same pellet size, so it retains energy better and patterns more forgivingly, which matters even more on the .410’s smaller payload.

Buy Fiocchi Lead Dove & Quail .410 Gauge

A .410 in the dove field is a deliberate choice for hunters who want the extra challenge, and this load is built to reward that choice instead of punishing it. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.