FireInTheWire
Caprock Crusader
I've never shot concrete with a shotgun. That'd be redneck fun.I would have gone back inside for the 12 gauge for him. Sometimes overkill is the best kill.
I've never shot concrete with a shotgun. That'd be redneck fun.I would have gone back inside for the 12 gauge for him. Sometimes overkill is the best kill.
I've never shot concrete with a shotgun. That'd be redneck fun.
Yes sir. Head off into a hole. Rattle off and my little girl has it in her room. She's a little wild.... lolDid you keep his rattle?
ROFL. OK.. In a revolver, rifle, or (gulp) auto-loader?Yeah your an idiot. I use .22 rat shot for snakes.
The Judge is precisely one of the options I wanted to pursue....
For several years, I have wrestled with the idea of buying a Taurus Judge for that purpose as well, but have resisted for the reason of having to keep another shotgun shell stocked, and that 410 shells are really expensive compared to 12 ga.
Seriously.... none of those options you listed are daft. 44mag would be daft.ROFL. OK.. In a revolver, rifle, or (gulp) auto-loader?
In all seriousness though.. I'm trying to figure what might be a good idea and what's just daft.
The Judge is precisely one of the options I wanted to pursue.
Judge is a cool gun. Double dutyThe Judge is precisely one of the options I wanted to pursue.
Seriously.... none of those options you listed are daft. 44mag would be daft.
410 and any caliber handgun rat shot is gonna be just fine. It doesn't take much to disable them.
Here's how I would look at it. Do you already own any shotgun now?
(I already own quite a few 12 gauges, and have a friend who is planning on buying my only 20 gauge shotgun.)
I do see the Judge as a viable option though. It can be used with 45 Colt cartridges as well. That is a plus for some over just a dedicated shotgun.
Since I already stock various types of 12 gauge ammo, I just don't see the the Judge as being viable for myself for such a narrow intended usage. But, it might be a viable option for you to consider.
I have shot my brother's Judge on several occasions, and it's a pretty neat pistol and I do like it. IF I ran across one at a really great deal, I would probably consider it more seriously. But currently at the price of 410 ammo, I'll just stick with my 12 gauge ammo and shotguns.
Can't never tell though!
And that's the thing I like about the .22 rat shot. It's not a cannon, it doesn't tear a bunch of stuff up. Like that rattle bug last weekend. I just opened the screen and shot. Didn't worry about my outdoor furniture. I dispatched some winged intruders upstairs and it didn't put holes in my insulation.When I lived at home, we kept a 22 revolver, my grandfather's old H&R nine-shot loaded with shotshells for dispatching rats and snakes in the barn. Dad didn't want us tearing up the barn walls with anything bigger.
That 22 revolver with shotshells did a great job on snakes and rats.
Very good point, but if for snake use, a box should last forever.
I have a Governor and firing .410 once has cost me some of my hearing. A shotgun might be okay. Who has time for ear pro when there is a rattler. At my home I kill venomous snakes because of the dogs. Hoe works. On my ranch I leave them alone as I don't take the dogs. I do wear snake boots on the ranch. I load my own snake shot for .38 but I carry a RugerLCR and it is so light that I only load the first round with snake shot as the capsules will migrate and lock the cylinder. If you are going to use a revolver make sure it is heavy enough to handle and absorb the recoil.The Judge is precisely one of the options I wanted to pursue.
I've never shot concrete with a shotgun. That'd be redneck fun.
Pros | Cons |
If you need to subtract a snake this is probably the best way | Loud |
Loud | Heavy |
Get off my lawn | Expensive |
Most damage | Most damage |
A new gun |
Pros | Cons |
Quiet | Totally lame, not cool at all |
Cheap | General unreliability of 22 LR ammo |
Least damage | Least Damage |
Light | |
If you're doing dirty work you won't get a gun you care about dirty |
Pros | Cons |
Cheapest solution | Maybe it cycles, maybe it doesn't |
Gun you already have | Gun you already have. (No new gun ) |
Holster you already have | Gun and holster gets dirty doing yard work |
Pros | Cons |
Overkill is the best kill | Will probably set yourself on fire |
Brush and stuff will also be cleared while dispatching snake | Will probably burn down your house |
Extreme prejudice | Will probably get arrested for something |
Quiet, no hearing loss unless you set your ears on fire | Most expensive option |
Never have to shovel snow again | Smell of burned snake |
Snakes learn to fear you and go bother someone else |