[Joe Hunter]

Here are a few of my .410 pattern numbers to give you an idea of the kind of performance you might get with #9 skeet loads and different choke constrictions.

Obviously, the only way to really know how your choke/load combo performs is to pattern it.

Good luck!

Patterning results @ 25 yards from a Yildiz SxS .410 with 28" barrels and factory flush choke tubes (patterns average of five, post-shot scribed circles, yardage taped muzzle to target, in-shell pellet count average of five, and true choke constriction from bore gauge).

.410 2 1/2" WINCHESTER AA TARGET LOAD
1/2 oz #9 lead (281 pellets) Max DE

RIGHT BARREL (ID .408”)
FULL choke (.023” constr.)
20" / pattern 189 (67%)
20-30" / pattern 68
30" / pattern 257 (91%)

IM choke (.017” constr.)
20" / pattern 190 (68%)
20-30" / pattern 66
30" / pattern 256 (91%)

MOD choke (.012” constr.)
20" / pattern 173 (62%)
20-30" / pattern 71
30" / pattern 244 (87%)

IC choke (.005” constr.)
20" / pattern 144 (51%)
20-30" / pattern 85
30" / pattern 229 (81%)

CYL choke (-.002” constr.)
20" / pattern 84 (30%)
20-30" / pattern 83
30" / pattern 167 (59%)