Remington’s .410 shelf is small but covers a lot of ground. There’s a skeet shell, a sporting clays shell, a very quiet low-noise load, two field loads, a bismuth load, a TSS turkey load and two 000 buckshot defense loads. If you shoot a Remington-loaded .410, or just want to know which shell fits your plans, this guide lays out each option. All specs come from Remington’s published data for the Remington 410 loads we carry.
Every Remington .410 load we carry
| Load | Line | Shell | Payload | Shot size | Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington STS 410 Premier Target 2-1/2 in. #9 | Premier STS Target | 2-1/2 in. | 1/2 oz | #9 | 1,200 fps |
| Remington Nitro Gold 410 Sporting Clays #8 | Premier Nitro Gold Sporting Clays | 2-1/2 in. | 1/2 oz | #8 | 1,300 fps |
| Remington Low Decibel 410 2-1/2 in. #9 1/2 oz | Low Decibel | 2-1/2 in. | 1/2 oz | #9 | 650 fps |
| Remington Game Load 410 2-1/2 in. #6 1/2 oz | Game Load | 2-1/2 in. | 1/2 oz | #6 | 1,200 fps |
| Remington Express Extra Long Range 410 3 in. #6 | Express Extra Long Range | 3 in. | 11/16 oz | #6 | 1,135 fps |
| Remington Hevi Bismuth 410 3 in. #4 9/16 oz | Premier Hevi-Bismuth | 3 in. | 9/16 oz | #4 | 1,350 fps |
| Remington Premier TSS 410 Turkey Shotshells 13/16 oz #9 | Premier TSS Turkey | 3 in. | 13/16 oz | #9 | 1,050 fps |
| Remington Home Defense 410 HD Ultimate 000 Buck | HD Ultimate Home Defense | 2-1/2 in. | — | #000 Buck | 1,225 fps |
| Remington Ultimate Defense 410 000 Buck 3 in. Case | Ultimate Defense | 3 in. | — | #000 Buck | 1,125 fps |
Shell length matters. The 3 inch loads need a 3 inch chamber. The 2-1/2 inch loads work in either.
Target loads: STS and Nitro Gold
The Premier STS Target #9 is Remington’s skeet shell: 1/2 oz of #9 at 1,200 fps. Small #9 shot fills the pattern for close skeet targets. The Nitro Gold Sporting Clays #8 moves faster, at 1,300 fps, for longer sporting clays stations, and Remington also lists it for small game. Both come in 250-round cases, which suits a season of practice.
Low Decibel: a quiet .410 load
The Remington Low Decibel #9 is unusual. It lists just 650 fps with 1/2 oz of #9 shot. That slow speed means a softer report and very light recoil. It’s handy for pest control around barns and backyards where noise is a concern, and for teaching new shooters who flinch at the bang. It is still a firearm. Wear hearing and eye protection, and follow local rules on discharging a gun near buildings.
Low speed also means short range. Keep shots close, and check that your gun cycles it if you shoot a pump or semi-auto.
Field loads: Game Load and Express Extra Long Range
- Game Load #6: 1/2 oz at 1,200 fps in a 2-1/2 inch shell. A budget squirrel and dove load.
- Express Extra Long Range #6: 11/16 oz at 1,135 fps in a 3 inch shell. The bigger payload gives a fuller pattern for rabbits and squirrels.
Bismuth and TSS
For non-toxic hunting, the Premier Hevi-Bismuth #4 carries 9/16 oz at 1,350 fps. Bismuth is denser than steel, so it carries more energy per pellet, and it’s often chosen for older guns. Check your gun maker’s guidance. For turkey, the Premier TSS Turkey #9 packs 13/16 oz of tungsten super shot at 1,050 fps. Pattern it through a TSS-rated choke. Our .410 turkey loads guide compares it with other brands.
Federal rules require non-toxic shot for waterfowl. Turkey rules on gauge and shot vary by state.
Defense: HD Ultimate and Ultimate Defense 000 Buck
Remington loads #000 buckshot, the largest common buckshot size, in two .410 defense shells:
- HD Ultimate Home Defense: 2-1/2 inch, 4 pellets, 1,225 fps, in a 15-round box.
- Ultimate Defense 3 inch: 5 pellets, 1,125 fps, in a 150-round case.
The 150-round case lets you practice with the same load you keep for defense. That matters. Practice with the real load tells you how it patterns and feeds. Self-defense laws vary by state and city, so check your local rules. For more, see our .410 self defense ammo guide.
Picking a Remington .410 load
- Skeet: STS Target.
- Sporting clays: Nitro Gold.
- Quiet pest control or new shooters: Low Decibel.
- Squirrels and rabbits: Express Extra Long Range or Game Load.
- Non-toxic game: Hevi-Bismuth.
- Turkey: Premier TSS.
- Home defense: HD Ultimate or Ultimate Defense 000 Buck.
Shop Remington 410 ammo
All the Remington loads above are in our Remington .410 category. For every brand in one place, browse the .410 shotgun shells category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Remington 410 ammo good?
Remington makes .410 loads for skeet, sporting clays, small game, non-toxic hunting, turkey and defense. Whether a load is good for you depends on your gun and use. Pattern shot loads on paper, and test defense loads for feeding and patterns in your own gun before you rely on them.
What is Remington Low Decibel 410?
Remington Low Decibel is a .410 load with 1/2 oz of #9 shot at a listed 650 fps. The slow speed gives a softer report and very light recoil. It suits close-range pest control and new shooters. It is still a firearm load, so use hearing protection.
Which Remington 410 is best for home defense?
Remington offers two #000 buckshot loads: HD Ultimate Home Defense, a 2-1/2 inch shell with 4 pellets at 1,225 fps, and Ultimate Defense, a 3 inch shell with 5 pellets at 1,125 fps. Pick the one your chamber accepts and pattern it first. Check local laws.
What Remington 410 shells are good for squirrels?
The Express Extra Long Range #6 carries 11/16 oz of shot in a 3 inch shell at 1,135 fps, which gives a fuller pattern. The 2-1/2 inch Game Load #6 carries 1/2 oz at 1,200 fps for guns with shorter chambers. Keep shots close with any .410.
