The Winchester Super-X .410 Bore 2-1/2-inch #6 Shot 1/2 oz Lead 25-round box is a specialized shotshell engineered specifically for upland bird hunting, small game harvesting, and field shooting in light-recoil .410 platforms. A primary friction point when hunting with small-bore .410 loads is sparse pattern density and insufficient pellet energy at practical field distances, where soft lead pellets flatten during acceleration and stray outside the effective pattern core. Winchester resolves this small-bore performance limitation by pairing a high-brass head construction with hardened lead shot and a shock-absorbing wad system, ensuring high downrange velocity and tight pattern integrity.
The primary technical advantage centers on pellet protection and shot-column management inside the hull. The 1/2 oz payload of #6 lead shot is alloyed for hardness, resisting setback deformation as the shell ignites to maintain spherical pellet geometry during bore transit. Beneath the payload, a precision one-piece hinged plastic wad cushions the initial ignition shock, creating a tight gas seal behind the shot column to stabilize velocity and prevent disruptive pellet crushing through choke constrictions.
Launching its 1/2 oz payload at a high-velocity 1,245 FPS, this Super-X load delivers the retained kinetic energy needed for clean, ethical harvests on squirrels, rabbits, quail, and grouse. Built with a high-brass head, durable hull, non-corrosive 209 primer, and clean-burning powder, it provides smooth feeding, tight chamber sealing, and positive extraction in over/under, side-by-side, pump-action, and semi-automatic shotguns with standard 2-1/2-inch chambers.
Key Benefits
- Hardened #6 Lead Shot: Alloyed hard lead resists ignition deformation to maintain pellet roundness and tight pattern density.
- One-Piece Hinged Wad: Cushions ignition forces and forms an efficient gas seal for consistent velocity and tight pattern cores.
- 1,245 FPS High Velocity: Delivers maximum downrange kinetic energy for small game and upland bird hunting.
- High-Brass Hull Construction: Ensures reliable chambering, uniform expansion, and positive extraction in all shotguns.
Technical Specification
- Gauge/Length: .410 Bore (36 Gauge) | 2-1/2 Inch Shell Length | Standard Chamber Compatibility
- Payload: 1/2 oz Payload | #6 Shot Size | Hardened Lead Projectiles
- Wad/Primer: One-Piece Hinged Plastic Gas-Sealing Wad | Winchester 209 Non-Corrosive Primer
- Logistics: 25 Rounds Per Box | Winchester Super-X Series
- Dimensions: Standard .410 Geometry | Over/Under, Side-by-Side, Pump & Semi-Auto Compatible | SKU: X416
- Application: Upland Game Hunting, Small Game, Quail, Grouse, Squirrels, Rabbits, and Field Shooting
- Standards: SAAMI Compliant | Winchester Factory Quality Control Benchmarks
Winchester Super-X .410 Bore loads provide a mechanically consistent solution for small-bore hunters who need reliable ignition, controlled patterns, and usable terminal performance. Secure dependable field performance from a proven platform at SMKW.
