Either nickle or copper plated shot makes your patterns somewhat better. In most upland situations it really isn't needed but if reloading and the shot is available everything that will help is great. BTW in my opinion and I have used both extensively the plated shot seems to kill just a bit better. And it really will not hurt the bore of your prize shotgun. At one time I used nickle plated 9-s in the 410 at skeet. The patterns were much better. The only question was ...was I capable of taking advantage of it?
I love to shoot the 410 but it is very frustrating in the extreme. I have also found that the 3 inch shell is a waste of time and money. Limit the shots to 30 yds or so and you'll be just fine. Geyt ya some nickle shot and shoot it.
