Snake shot

[Dark Mod]

I prefer using it in revolvers so that I don't have to worry about it cycling or ejecting. In other words, I do not use nor recommend using it in any semi auto. Every one I have tried has problems at some point. That said, it does not damage your barrel and it works great on snakes. I have taken to loading my own in .38 and .44 mag. For hunting in condor areas, I use steel shot. Also, .22lr is actually good to about 15-20 feet if fired from a routledge barrel. Well, good for breaking the special routledge clays anyways. Many garden guns in europe are chambered for 9mm shotshells and are effective enough for pest control at longer distances than 5-7 feet. Again, I'd think 15-20 feet will still kill a mouse.

I dont suppose you could walk me through the process? that sounds about freaking awesome. Where do you get the shot from? do you have any load data? what do you use for the wad? do you crimp the brass completely closed, or use another peice of cardboard at the top?

Super interested

[Whiterabbit]

I like CCI shot caps. They limit the amount of shot you can cram in a casing, but let you extend shot past the brass. You can get the capsules from midway. You can load them right on down to the end of your cylinder if you want. taper crimp only, they are delicate.

The caps will have the load data on the box, but the general rule (as per google) is low energy powder and low charges. The harder you push, the wider the group opens up.

LOTS of folks out there experimenting with different shot. Size, charge, and wads. Some folks will trim 460 S&W cases down to their cylinder length then use a cardboard wad to cover shot. This of course would be for revolvers in 45 colt. I've read about cardboard wads, styrofoam wads, and plastic wads. I've read that some people will use hotglue for over-shot wads, or cardboard and wood-glue. I like the CCI caps because I can treat it like a regular bullet.

None of this is quantitative and mostly generated from google. Perhaps not useful but hopefully gives a good starting path.

[Sub95]

found a place that makes star crimps but there not cheap.

click on Specialty Dies on the left side and then click Blank Crimping Dies

http://www.ch4d.com/