Snake shooter

[armsmaster270]

I reload 38 & 44 ammo with Speer Shot Capsuls filled with #11 shot. I can't find #12 anymore.

 

[Recoiljunky]

the 45acp snakeshot from cci patterned unusually well at 10 yards from my 5'' 1911 and it cycled every time . i havent had a chance to try it on a snake but it seems promising. mabey ill try to hit some clays with it.

 

[Adventurer 2]

I handload 38 special shot shells. The loading manual doesn't doesn't provide data for 357. I have a picture at 5 yards (I would get closer) http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=440624
I would follow the 7 foot effective range advice. The only way you will be sure of effective distance is to pattern your 357 with shot shells.

 

[redlevel42]

I have started carrying a NAA .22 mag mini-revolver loaded with snake shot in my pocket during snake season. I haven't used it yet, but I have tested it on various targets at 2 yards, and I am confident it will do the job. That way, I don't have to keep my carry piece loaded with the snake shot. I carry j-frames, and one chamber loaded with snake shot means only four rounds of my self defense ammo.

 

[lcpiper]

Don't worry Red, even SS will work for defense. Think of them as tracers.