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Cartridge comparison

28 Gauge vs .410 Bore

28 Gauge and .410 Bore are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

Side by side

28 Gauge.410 Bore
TypeShotgunShotgun
Introduced19001874
Bullet diameter0.55″0.41″
Case length2.75″2.5″
Max pressure12,500 psi13,500 psi
Recoil10–16 ft·lb8–12 ft·lb
Effective range25 yd25 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

ToolOverlay 28 Gauge and .410 Bore trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare