wacker Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Went out today with Pete, set up on a pea field using 12 bores & 3 hours later only had 10 but we noticed that they were feeding on the other side of the field, the only thing was that there horses in the next field. We both have .410 Hushpowers so we would have to use them so as not to spook the horses, after quickly setting up only using the shell decoys (no magnet) they were coming into the pattern a treat! The fact was that only being single shot we couldn't reload fast enough. We packed up when we ran out of carts. End bag 61, with a .410! There is certainly a place for this little cartridge, so if you havent tried it yet then my advise is to give it a go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigeon Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Nice to see you done so well with the 410 By the way how quiet are the hushpowers ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 well done, how good are the triggers on your hushpowers, i was using a 20g hushpower built on a baikal action and the trigger was about 25 pounds, it was completely unuseable, although once you were used to it it was great fun poaching all the missed clays with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I'm still after a .410 double barreled cos I reckon there are times when pigeons will decoy well within range and the reduced noise could mean more pigeon movement. Could be particularly useful when it's not very windy and/or they are coming from woods fairly close to where you are shooting. Also a great little tool for snap shooting bolting bunnies when out ferreting difficult burys. Lots of rabbits about round here so far, let's hope the dreaded mixy doesn't grab them before they can be harvested !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 we were out again yesterday and ended with 58 from 1pm to 8pm tried the magnet but the birds were not having it so brought it in and in they came , have got some pics just need to figure out how to post them up . pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 wacker you have my attention. Forgive my ignorance but is a hushpower a type of 410, something you put on a 410, or as i suspect, something you put in a 410? or is it something you wear on your feet to creep up on them cheers Jim the geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 its normally some form of folding single barreled shotgun (normally a baikal action) with a LARGE silencer which encompases the whole barrel. very effective at silencing even with non subsonic rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I'm still after a .410 double barreled cos I reckon there are times when pigeons will decoy well within range and the reduced noise could mean more pigeon movement old rooster, I think Hushpower is only available in single barreled guns and if you are considering a non silenced .410 , I think the "crack" they make is as loud as a 12 bore using standard loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Cheers Nick I am now wiser Jim the geordie Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I'm still after a .410 double barreled cos I reckon there are times when pigeons will decoy well within range and the reduced noise could mean more pigeon movement old rooster, I think Hushpower is only available in single barreled guns and if you are considering a non silenced .410 , I think the "crack" they make is as loud as a 12 bore using standard loads. not true mate i was out with my 4"10 this afternoon and its just like the crack from an air rifle except a bit louder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Jordan, I have owned a few .410's (even a 3 shot auto) and always used Eley Fourlong No4 shot. I don't think they are that much quieter than a 12 bore in an open field. Certainly not as quite as a Hushpower. Just my opinion.................as it says below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 okey dokey this see if this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 great pics mate, like the gun, does the cammo tape or wrap stop the twang that you get on the standard one when things hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 the tape does help to reduce the noise abit and also stop the massive glare from the silencer and helps grip . pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 the two top pics are birds just been shot (good timing ) and third from last already shot and falling other two got away (craig) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Nice pics, nice setup, nice bag son. Looks like your whole combination worked a treat. I'll definately have to investigate this little 410 business further. I hope they are not too expensive. I expect as everything is smaller and quieter the price will reflect this downsizing cheers Jim the geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted May 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 The gun i have in the picture is based on an italian Pedretti and the guys at the saddelry & gunroom have given it the hushpower treatment, my mate Pete has one as well. You can pick one up for £315 new but i have seen them go for around the£200 mark second hand. Carts cost about £4-6 depending weather you use magnums or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted May 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 well done, how good are the triggers on your hushpowers, i was using a 20g hushpower built on a baikal action and the trigger was about 25 pounds, it was completely unuseable, although once you were used to it it was great fun poaching all the missed clays with it. The gun i have in the pic is based on a pedretti & like yours the trigger is a bit on the heavey side, you get used to it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpw99 Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Wacker Those prices are not too bad and are within reach of my pocket. Hope you mean £4 to £6 per box and not £4 to £6 each Cheers Jim the geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete k Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 depends on if you want to use wincherster X brass at £9.95 for 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M ROBSON Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 (edited) Cranners, QUOTE I'm still after a .410 double barreled cos I reckon there are times when pigeons will decoy well within range and the reduced noise could mean more pigeon movement old rooster, I think Hushpower is only available in single barreled guns and if you are considering a non silenced .410 , I think the "crack" they make is as loud as a 12 bore using standard loads. I believe Investarm do a double barrelled model, check out p28 of June's Sporting Shooter. Mark. Edited June 1, 2005 by M ROBSON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wacker Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I'm not sure but i think the guys at the saddelry & gunroom will do the connversion on any gun, but it is permanant so you wont be able to switch. They do sell a .410 3 shot pump action which has a moderator fitted. Give em a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunganick Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) with a 39" barrel i think, i live nearby the biggin hill gun room, so im in there once or twice a month, and the hush power pumps look like the most barrel heavy things in the world, they stand above the rifles by about 7", would love to have a go with one, but would seriously wonder about how effective one would be on anything besides stationary game. however they are sold with the original barrel, so at least you would have one working barrel Edited June 2, 2005 by ernyha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldlist Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 nice to see likeminded individuals using hushpower 4.10s & 12 gauge these really are usefull guns. Do not let the thickness of the sleeve put you off if you are in the market for buying one, they are pointable. I have used a fully moderated for 12 years and they are a cracking quiet vermin gun, they moderate to around 85% with a 2" cartridge. Quiet enough for use anywhere. (within reason and safe judgement). The 4.10 is full choke and sleeved for 2s, 2 1/2 & 3" magnums. The moderation is made possible by a series of about 8, 4-5mm holes drilled in the barrell and the sleeve fits fully over the barrell. On discharge a percentage of hot expedited gases are ported off through the holes and cool slightly thus dimminishing the muzzle blast. The sleeve also absorbs the ported blast and this gives fully moderated guns thier signiture twang, the expasion inside the outer barrell and sleeve. Having had so much excellent sport & usage out of the fourten I purchased a fully moderated 12 gauge which I soley use now for virtually all my fieldsporting applications and the 4.10 is hardly used at all. The twelve I am in no doubt that it is quieter than my fully moderated 4.10 and this is because of 2 things. Firstly not only does the 12 have a series of larger ported holes it also has a set of 8 baffles in the last 3/4 of the length of sleeving. As the hot gases are ported and cooled they hit each baffle the muzzle blast is diminished hugely. Secondly I put subsonics through it which definately makes a difference though it is still very quiet with a standard cartridge. I mostly use the gun for foxes putting a 2,3/4" 42 gram size 3 lyalvale load through it and is most effective. ( hushpower 12s are only chambered to 2,3/4") As said earlier if you are looking for a quiet vemin gun to use they are a great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted June 4, 2005 Report Share Posted June 4, 2005 Nice bit of photography mate :( LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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