Shot shells for my 9mm.

[koda6966]

I know what shot shells you are talking about. They are made by CCI. I bought a box for my 9mm Glock and .44mag S&W to try out. Unfortunely, the weather has been bad lately and timing is off. So I never got to try them. And yes, they are expensive! So I'm only going to try them once, unless I found a use for them. As for the damaging barrel affect, it shouldn't since the pellets are lead (or non-iron based, confirmed by magnet) and are of very small size (smaller than BB, like #9 or #12 shot).
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Have you consider getting a pellet rifle? I use a .177 cal pellet rifle for shooting small game like birds and squirrels. A good setup may cost $100+ easy, but ammo is almost priceless. For like $12, you can get a vary pack or $5 for good old hollow point pellets. And an ammo can usually comes in a pack of 250~500.

The CCI's I was talking about are my .22 magnum rounds. I was wondering what one of those shot shells would do, since I am looking for something to use my 9mm for and to have something that wont do as much damage.

And pellet rifles never work for me when I'm going for squirrel. I always end up with having to try to find the squirrel, and most of the time I don't.

Those little shells are not good for snakes--or anything. We have copperheads here. I shot one with a 4.10 from point blank range--#8s I think. I thought it was dead but it crawled off. I came back with a .22 and did it right. A .410 is a powerful thing compared to a 9mm. Whatever you can kill with a pistol shell filled with shot you are better off killing with an aerosol can.

The price on .410 shells has skyrocketed around here lately. Same with 20ga shells. Funny thing is, 12 gauge price went down.

 

[86freebie]

i had a friend who had those for home protection, 2 shots were those then regular bullets after that. they wont got through two layers of sheetrock, just in case you miss. to date i don't think he has ever shot any though.

 

[koda6966]

i had a friend who had those for home protection, 2 shots were those then regular bullets after that. they wont got through two layers of sheetrock, just in case you miss. to date i don't think he has ever shot any though.

That's kind of like how I load my Mossy when I go out hunting. First four rounds are bird shot, the rest are buck. Never know when I might get charged by a bear. It's happened twice so far, both times I ran like hell. Can't see myself leaping over brush and downed trees to outrun a bear with my bum knee anymore, so I might end up needing that extra little bit to fall back on.

 

[Roadkill]

A pellet gun will take down a squirrel with no problem. Get one of the 1000fps ones and learn to shoot it. Sight it in properly so you can get one shot one kill. Any more than that and you need to go back to the range and practice more.

 

[rickcdewitt]

Can't see myself leaping over brush and downed trees to outrun a bear with my bum knee anymore, so I might end up needing that extra little bit to fall back on.

they almost always run away here.do you hunt them in their rut? and what did you do to your knee?

as a side note my grandpa had an old .410 that said it would shoot 10mm rounds?got to be an oddball bullet there.

 

[koda6966]

A pellet gun will take down a squirrel with no problem. Get one of the 1000fps ones and learn to shoot it. Sight it in properly so you can get one shot one kill. Any more than that and you need to go back to the range and practice more.

I have tried the 1000fps ones, my brother had one. The squirrels around here are about the size of a small cat, pretty hard to take one down with a pellet gun.

they almost always run away here.do you hunt them in their rut? and what did you do to your knee?
as a side note my grandpa had an old .410 that said it would shoot 10mm rounds?got to be an oddball bullet there.

My ex girlfriend and I dislocated it a while ago. I still need to wear a brace on it, and I can't run worth a damn now. Longgg story.

 

[rickcdewitt]

shattered my tibial plateau in my right knee a while back,i don't run for shit now

all i can say is i hope she gave you a happy ending out of it

 

[Roadkill]

Shoot, I take out Foxes with my Crossman 500X. I am waiting to upgrade it to a 1000X but it works awesome for now. Just using pointed hunting pellets for extra penetration. One shot takes them down and out, then a snap of their neck puts them out for good.

Mind you I did take the standard 2 shots to properly sight in the scope at 20 yards.

 

[skippy]

I wouldn't go with too light of a gun with the whatnots; they're notorious for charging when wounded. Be careful out there!

Took one out with a credt card once,lucky shot I guess.Whats in your wallet?

Whatnots,it's what's for dinner.

 

[koda6966]

Shoot, I take out Foxes with my Crossman 500X. I am waiting to upgrade it to a 1000X but it works awesome for now. Just using pointed hunting pellets for extra penetration. One shot takes them down and out, then a snap of their neck puts them out for good.
Mind you I did take the standard 2 shots to properly sight in the scope at 20 yards.

Meh, I'll look into getting one.

Took one out with a credt card once,lucky shot I guess.Whats in your wallet?
Whatnots,it's what's for dinner.

True story -> When I was about 8, I took down a chipmunk with a Frisbee.


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Another thing Roadkill, I don't really have the money to go out and buy another gun, all the ones I have were given to me as a gift. Or the origional owner can no longer keep it, which is the case for my 9mm.

Between keeping my truck running and in good shape, college expenses I will face soon, and finding money for a larger rifle I won't have much to spare.

 

[RobbieD]

Took one out with a credt card once,lucky shot I guess.Whats in your wallet?

Whatnots,it's what's for dinner.

That was a lucky shot; well done!

If it's just one Whatnot, you really do need a 12 ga., big center-fire rifle or a credit card if you're extremely skilled (or lucky).

But if you're unfortunate enough to run into a herd of Whatnots, especially during the rut, only a .50 BMG will save your bacon (or, the God your choice [to be PC about it]). Unless, of course, your radioman is right there with you; then you call in an airstrike and get the hell out of Dodge!

Bottom line- the Whatnot is indeed a fearsome and dangersome critter. After all, PETA won't even bother with them.

 

[koda6966]

Bottom line- the Whatnot is indeed a fearsome and dangersome critter. After all, PETA won't even bother with them.

Are you kidding me? PETA changed their mind, they're calling whatnots "Sea Puppies" now.

Did you hear that the whatnots finally got Burt Gummer?

Rest in peace good buddy. Your .50 cal just wasn't enough.

 

[RobbieD]

Massive bummer . . . RIP Burt.

"Sea Puppies", huh? Well, a pox on PETA!

They sure as hell put a stop to the "senseless slaughter" of baby Naugas. Just try to find any decent Naugahyde these days . . . what a damn shame!

 

[Roadkill]

Meh, I'll look into getting one.


True story -> When I was about 8, I took down a chipmunk with a Frisbee.


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Another thing Roadkill, I don't really have the money to go out and buy another gun, all the ones I have were given to me as a gift. Or the origional owner can no longer keep it, which is the case for my 9mm.

Between keeping my truck running and in good shape, college expenses I will face soon, and finding money for a larger rifle I won't have much to spare.

Good shot with the frisbee.

Have you tried head shots? Saves more of the flesh on the body (as can be seen from the pic). Just need a well sighted in rifle though, and a steady aim. If you still have a 1000fps air rifle, take it out and try to get it dead nuts sighted in. Might be an option.

 

[86ford]

A standard 22 rifle is just over 100 dollars for a cheap bolt action model. The proper grain load in a 22 will take care of most small rodents. 410s can shoot 45LC but I only recommend that in revolvers or single shot guns.

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