Winchester .410 bore XPERT High Velocity steel shotshells load a 3 inch hull with 3/8 ounce of #6 steel shot at 1400 feet per second, packed 25 rounds to a box under model WE413GT6. That recipe balances effective pattern density against real knockdown power, which is exactly what a field hunter wants from the little bore. It is also the answer whenever the ground you hunt requires non toxic shot.
Why steel changes the math on a Winchester .410 bore load
Steel is lighter than lead, pellet for pellet, so ammunition engineers make up the difference with speed. That is why this load runs at 1400 feet per second rather than the 1200 range typical of lead field shells.
The higher velocity restores downrange energy and shortens lead on crossing birds. It also keeps patterns effective at the distances where a .410 realistically operates.
The other reason to run steel is legal rather than ballistic. Waterfowl areas and a growing list of public lands require non toxic shot, and having a steel load in the bag means you are covered without swapping guns or hunting plans.
Field ready features
This is a hunting shell first, built to work in the blind and in the field rather than on a pattern board.
- 3/8 ounce charge of #6 steel shot for balanced pattern density and knockdown power
- 1400 feet per second muzzle velocity to offset the lighter weight of steel pellets
- Non toxic steel shot that satisfies regulations wherever lead is prohibited
- 3 inch hull that takes full advantage of a modern .410 chamber
- Twenty five rounds per box, enough for a full outing plus patterning
- Backed by a brand whose history and innovation made it a staple of the ammunition industry
Specifications and fit
The material is steel, the gauge is .410 bore, and the shell length is 3 inches. Confirm your shotgun is chambered for 3 inch shells, since a 2.5 inch chamber will not take them.
Shot weight is 3/8 ounce, shot size is #6 steel, muzzle velocity is 1400 feet per second, and the quantity is 25 rounds per box. The manufacturer model number is WE413GT6.
One more compatibility note worth stating plainly: steel shot and very tight fixed chokes are not always friends, particularly on older barrels. Check what your shotgun’s maker says about steel before running it through a full choke, and know that Winchester publishes guidance on its non toxic lines as well.
Hunting with the little bore
The .410 has a devoted following for good reason. Recoil is light enough to welcome new shooters and keep long days comfortable, yet in practiced hands it remains a legitimately capable hunting and target tool.
Pattern the gun before opening day. Steel patterns differently than lead, generally tighter, so a choke that worked all season with lead shells may throw a smaller than expected spread with these.
Keep ranges honest. Steel sheds velocity fast, and a disciplined 30 yard hunter with a .410 will bring home more game than an optimistic 45 yard one.
Store shells dry and wipe the bore after wet outings. Blind bags, cases, cleaning kits, and hearing protection all live in our Apparel and Gear collection, which rounds out the rest of the kit.
Buy before the season rather than during it. Non toxic loads in small gauges sell out first, and the shooter who stocks Winchester .410 bore steel shells in late summer is not the one calling around in October.
It also pays to keep a lead field load on hand alongside them. Running Winchester .410 bore steel where regulations require it and lead everywhere else gives you the best of both without compromising either.
Whether you are after small game, sharpening your swing, or introducing someone new to the shotgun sports, this 25 round box earns its slot in the blind bag. It is a steady seller here, and steady sellers usually stay that way for a reason. Ships direct to your door, no FFL required.
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