I read about a .410 shotgun load that used three stacked .40 cal. round balls loaded in .444 Marlin brass with a .44 cal. Ox Yoke Originals with 16 grs. of IMR4227. Anyone have any experiance with this load?

I have tried empty 444 cases for fit in the chambers of a couple of different .410's. In one it fit fine, in the other it appeared the rim was too thick.

Personally, I think .444 cases would be interesting .410 shells, but I think I would prefer proper 2 1/2" brass cases. Load a case like that with 1/2 oz of Hevi-shot and it might even be useful for ducks over decoys!

In loading .444 Brass for the .410 Shotgun, it's best to chuck the brass up in a lathe, and turn the rim down just a tad.... did it some time ago for a neighbor who wanted brass cases for his .410, but I don't remember how much I turned off the rim, it wasnt' much, and it worked like a charm.

God Bless,

.303 British is a good fit in a .410, only about 2" long though, I don't know how long a .444 is.