armoredman
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Back from vacation, spent WAY less, (didn't see that coming, didja? ), than I expected, so I decided it was time to pick up that Rossi RP 63 for a fun gun...then my loving wife stepped in. No, not like some might say, "She stomped her little foot and swore I would sleep in the doghouse if I bought one more gun", or anything like that, it was more of, "what about the snakes?"
Somewhere on the back of the property is a snake den, we have been told, and spring is here. We also have an elderly dog who is a house dog, but needs to be walked...see where this is going?
Yep - I ordered a Taurus Judge. Simple extreme short range snake blaster everyone can use, will be set up in some sort of universal holster system everyone can throw on when walking the dog. Apparently, it is VERY popular locally as the local shops can't keep them on the shelves, so much so I actually had to order it. Interestingly enough, lots of Smith Governor's, at twice the price and Hillary Hole.
Here come the questions.
Has anyone used a standard Judge on snakes?
What .410 shell is recommended most in this little round gun for snake defense?
Since I have this thing about reloading and casting for guns I use, I'll start with the 45 Colt - the Judge uses a .452 diameter lead bullet? I think I am right on that one, but I've seen some guns in the past that would have variations. Never loaded 45 Colt, but shouldn't be a problem, been loading for almost 20 years now.
Apparently a good buddy has a shotgun press he used for loading .410 back in the day that he doesn't need any more, so he's donating that to me. I have never loaded a single shotgun shell in my life - suggestions on a primer for that?
When shooting 45 Colt, does the round lose much "oomph" jumping that long empty cylinder space?
And last, isn't it nice to have a wife that encourages my bad habits to a degree?
Somewhere on the back of the property is a snake den, we have been told, and spring is here. We also have an elderly dog who is a house dog, but needs to be walked...see where this is going?
Yep - I ordered a Taurus Judge. Simple extreme short range snake blaster everyone can use, will be set up in some sort of universal holster system everyone can throw on when walking the dog. Apparently, it is VERY popular locally as the local shops can't keep them on the shelves, so much so I actually had to order it. Interestingly enough, lots of Smith Governor's, at twice the price and Hillary Hole.
Here come the questions.
Has anyone used a standard Judge on snakes?
What .410 shell is recommended most in this little round gun for snake defense?
Since I have this thing about reloading and casting for guns I use, I'll start with the 45 Colt - the Judge uses a .452 diameter lead bullet? I think I am right on that one, but I've seen some guns in the past that would have variations. Never loaded 45 Colt, but shouldn't be a problem, been loading for almost 20 years now.
Apparently a good buddy has a shotgun press he used for loading .410 back in the day that he doesn't need any more, so he's donating that to me. I have never loaded a single shotgun shell in my life - suggestions on a primer for that?
When shooting 45 Colt, does the round lose much "oomph" jumping that long empty cylinder space?
And last, isn't it nice to have a wife that encourages my bad habits to a degree?