Thread: Which is louder, a 12 or 410 bore.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

.410 is MUCH quieter....much much quieter .....................the ultimate quietness is a .410 adaptor in .12ga barrel ..................I will look up load data from lyman manual for you if you need it.

I had considered a 410 adapter for a 12 ga but observed that the one example on Trade Me last night was more expensive than a brand new 410 single shot shotgun. :>) and my Laurona is an o/u so I would need two >

I appreciate your offer to check the Lyman Manual, however, as I have an unopened 500 grm of ADI AP 70 N, I do not want to have to use another powder, nor to go to a heavier shot than 8 just for blackbirds / avian pests. . But, if any subsonic 12 ga loads with 8 / 9 shot exist, I would be very grateful if you can pm me.
Thank You.