The Nobel Sport NSI 410 M Heavy Game .410 Gauge 3-inch #9 Shot 11/16 oz 25-round box is specialized shotgun ammunition engineered for small game hunting, upland bird flushing, nuisance pest control, and target shooting. A primary operational challenge when shooting .410 bore is the restricted payload capacity of standard 2-1/2-inch shells, which can yield thin downrange patterns and sparse fringe coverage. Nobel Sport solves this limitation by extending the hull length to 3 inches to pack an elevated 11/16-ounce #9 lead shot load, maximizing total pellet count to produce dense, uniform pattern density for close-range target engagement.
The core technical advantage relies on the load's high-antimony lead shot construction. Alloyed with antimony for extra hardness, the small #9 lead pellets resist crushing and surface deformation under peak chamber pressure and setback forces. Preserving pellet sphericity as the shot column accelerates through the forcing cone and choke restriction keeps individual pellets flying true, minimizing stray flyers. Supported by Nobel Sport’s internal patterning wad, the shot column is cushioned upon ignition and protected against barrel wall scrubbing, delivering dense, consistent pattern spread downrange.
Propelling its 11/16-ounce payload at a factory-rated 1,145 FPS muzzle velocity, this 3-inch Heavy Game load balances manageable sub-gauge recoil with sufficient energy to break clays and cleanly take small game. Assembled with high-grade 3-inch plastic hulls, smooth-feeding brass heads, clean-burning powders, and reliable Nobel Sport 209 primers, the cartridge guarantees crisp ignition, tight hull geometry, and smooth cycling across over-under, side-by-side, pump-action, and semi-automatic .410 gauge shotguns chambered for 3-inch shells.
Key Benefits
- Maximized 11/16 oz Payload: 3-inch hull length accommodates a heavy shot charge to increase overall pattern density.
- Hardened High-Antimony #9 Shot: Resists setback deformation to maintain spherical integrity and tight pattern geometry.
- Internal Patterning Wad: Protects shot pellets during barrel transit to eliminate erratic flyers and pattern gaps.
- 1,145 FPS Velocity: Delivers balanced pattern dispersion and low sub-gauge recoil for fast target acquisition.
Technical Specification
- Gauge/Bore: .410 Bore (.410 Gauge)
- Shell Length: 3 Inches (3" Magnum Hull)
- Shot Charge: 11/16 Ounce (11/16 oz)
- Shot Size: #9 Shot | High-Antimony Hard Lead
- Ballistics: 1,145 FPS Muzzle Velocity
- Hull/Primer: High-Grade Plastic Hull | Smooth Brass Head | Nobel Sport 209 Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Nobel Sport NSI Heavy Game Series
- Dimensions: 3-Inch SAAMI Chamber Geometry | SKU: ANS4139
- Application: Small Game Hunting, Upland Birds, Pest Control, Skeet, and Clay Target Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI / CIP Compliant | Nobel Sport Quality Control Standards
When hunting small game or breaking clays with a sub-gauge shotgun, dense pattern coverage and hardened shot are non-negotiable. Step up your performance with the heavy payload of Nobel Sport NSI .410 gauge 3-inch #9 shot—in stock and ready to ship today from SMKW.
