Gulfcowboy
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Whats Everyones feelings on the new henry garden gun?
It is so stupid, unneeded, and the answer to a problem that did not exist, that it will probably be a great success.Whats Everyones feelings on the new henry garden gun?
I've never used it before , so I don't know what the sound rapport is, and the effectiveness is.
The garden gun is not a new thing and I suppose the Henry 22 has utility as something effective and quiet for garden pests, though I wonder about 22 shot shells on snakes. If considering a lever smooth bore I'd probably be more about the 410 lever they make.
I have an original Winchester model 36 9mm rimfire garden gun. It was made between 1920-1927, about 20,000 were made, so I understand. It came with 5 antique shells, and I've bought a couple boxes of modern made ammo from Fiocchi. It looks like a single shot bolt action (which it is), and seems mechanically sound, though the finish is all but gone.
It probably would be good for small pests and maybe small snakes, the expected velocity is 600-700fps. I recall it being made to be quiet, and at that velocity it probably is. Haven't fired it yet.
When riding the mower I admit to being comfortable with a poly judge with #7 or #8 410 shells. No doubts about snakes.