.45lc shotshells

[Adam Helmer]

Jack,

I have never seen #12 shot at my local backwater gun shop and I would not consider "dust shot" best for rattlers. 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 seems ideal for big rattlers at 12 feet, or less.

My gas check over shot "wad" is also part of the shot load "ejecta" and my last snake had the gas check in its head. If Venturo likes #12 shot, I suggest he shoot more than once if he comes across a really big snake.

I experimented with .45 ACP shot loads and have not found the right load that cycles the slide and feeds reliably. So, I go with revolvers for my handloaded shot (snake) loads.

Adam