In defense of the diminutive .410 bore, at reasonable yardage and with a densely choked shot pattern, a miss is a clean miss while a hit is usually a direct hit. Always keeping in mind, of course, that the center of any target, no matter how large or small that target is, is always the same size. I think we see easily as many crippled ducks and geese shot with 10 and 12 gauge guns as we do upland birds shot with the .410.
That oughtta bring on a heated discussion.... think I'll go put on my flak jacket
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