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Pat, I used to shoot 45 ACP shot loads out of my Sig P220. I found I could kill a ground squirrel consistently about four to five feet off the toe of my right foot. That made it about six to seven feet away which would be a typical snake encounter distance.

But, I can't speak to the effectiveness of the smaller snot cartridges. I'm guessing though with the 38/357 shot shells you'd have to be right on top of them.

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As I recall, they were CCI with #12 shot and they would cycle in my Sig, 4".

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Originally Posted by OCSarge
So far this year I'm up to seven rattlers. I dispatch them with my 1911 Colt Gunsite Pistol. One of my spare magazines are stoked with CCI .45 ACP shot shells. These cycle great through all my 1911's. Never had one not cycle. When I'm weeding, cutting brush and wood on the property I load the shot shells prior to starting work, along with putting on my snake gaiters. If I'm just out and about the gun is stoked with Federal 230 +p HST hollow points. When needed, I Tactical Load the shot shell magazine and run the slide while catching my HP.

My wife carries her Ruger LCR with the first two shots being .38 CCI shot shells. The rest are her carry loads. They also work well.

We live in northern Yavapai County, Az and I would rather live among rattlers than some people.


I was out in eastern Yavapai this week, and with all the rain, it is looking extra snakey. lots of high grass. I saw a 30" blacktail going across the road last week.

Sycamore


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...Actually Sycamore, you are sort of right....
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Originally Posted by scenarshooter
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Almost spepped on this badboy...2" Model 34 Smith came out of the holster asap....one of the reasons it's always on my belt.

Anyone ever use shot loads in their pistols? Thinking about trying some out. Seeing a schitload of rattlers up here this fall..

Nice shooting, Pat! What kind of holster are you using with your Smith? I have the same pistol and need a good field holster.

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I've used CCI shot shells in my Glock 17 a bunch, killed a few rattlers with them and they cycle great in the Glock .

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