.45lc shotshells

[BILLY D.]

Originally posted by Adam Helmer
Jack,

I have never seen #12 shot at my local backwater gun shop. I have tested #6, #71/2 and #8 shot in my handloaded shot loads and at close range, all kill snakes. I also take out other varmits with my shot loads around the farm. I agree small shot is best and #71/2, or #8 seem ideal for big rattlers at 12 feet, or less.

Adam

ADAM

IN THAT ARTICLE MIKE USED A POTATO AS HIS TEST MEDIA AT 15 FEET AS I RECALL. THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF WHITE SHOWING IN THE PICTURE AND NOT MUCH POTATO SKIN. IT BLEW THAT THING TO SMITHEREENS.

ALSO, THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE #12 SHOT, THAT I KNOW OF, IS TO ORDER IT A BAG, FROM BALLISTIC PRODUCTS IN MINNESOTA. THAT WOULD PROBABLY LAST TILL MY GREATGRAND KIDS START SHOOTING.

THERE AREN'T THAT MANY SNAKES HERE. EXCEPT THE TWO LEGGED VARIETY AND I HAVE NO PLANS ON SHOOTING TRAP WITH IT.