long shot but figured i'd ask

[chrisb]

Like the title says, i know this upfront.

I'm going to the desert unit to hunt yotes and picked up some .22LR shot shell ammo for the rattlers (you know just in case i wanna grill one up and gross out the kids). Problem is they won't cycle in my Marlin semi auto. anyone out there willing to let me borrow their single shot/bolt action/revolver .22 or maybe do a trade for mine? I'm heading over on the 16th so i don't need this tomorrow or anything and it's not the most important part of the trip what so ever but would be a nice to have.

[BIGINNER]

Like the title says, i know this upfront.

I'm going to the desert unit to hunt yotes and picked up some .22LR shot shell ammo for the rattlers (you know just in case i wanna grill one up and gross out the kids). Problem is they won't cycle in my Marlin semi auto. anyone out there willing to let me borrow their single shot/bolt action/revolver .22 or maybe do a trade for mine? I'm heading over on the 16th so i don't need this tomorrow or anything and it's not the most important part of the trip what so ever but would be a nice to have.

FUNNY THING,  I WAS CAMPING THIS WEEKEND, AND MY SEMI AUTO STOPPED CYCLEING THE AMMO.  (DIRTY)    WELL KEPT SHOOTING,  AND HAD TO PULL BACK THE ACTION EVERY TIME,    SO WHY GET A BOLT ACTION WHEN YOU CAN JUST PULL BACK THE ACTION ON THE SEMI AUTO, (WOULD BE ALMOST THE SAME THING AS A BOLT ACTION)     JUST MY 

[boneaddict]

If something else doesn't work out, just use it as a single shot.   RARELY, unless you are standing in the middle of a den, do you need to shoot multiple times, especially if you plan on tanning/taxidermy/or eating.  Good luck.

[chrisb]

Tried it out at the range this past weekend and they would partially eject and then jam so i had to drop the mag then clear it. I can't really complain though the box did say that the ammo may not function in semi autos.

[BIGINNER]

Tried it out at the range this past weekend and they would partially eject and then jam so i had to drop the mag then clear it. I can't really complain though the box did say that the ammo may not function in semi autos.

OH,  THAT EXPLAINS THAT,  I WOULD LET YOU BORROW MINE IF I HAD ONE.  I ONLY HAVE A SEMI-AUTO

[carpsniperg2]

yeah just load a shell in the chamber and then drop the mag and shoot it like a single shot if the mag is still in when it part ejects then it will be a pain just drop the mag and use as single shot. and as you prob know the shells just are not hot enough to cycle the gun. good luck!

[rasbo]

carry a shovel

[chrisb]

carry a shovel

what if i don't wanna get that close? do they make a go go gadget shovel?

[Austrian Hunter]

carry a shovel

what if i don't wanna get that close? do they make a go go gadget shovel?

 

[mhadix]

i have several bolt action single shots and bolt action tube feed 22 rifles and also a 22 revolver. all are in decent to really nice condition. be glad to trade if you want to come down to tacoma. they are all late 1930's-1960's except the revolver it's newer.

[jackelope]

carry a shovel

what if i don't wanna get that close? do they make a go go gadget shovel?

They can only get you from half their body length away...just make sure it's a long handled shovel and you'll be fine.

 

[rasbo]

do ya have a hand gun at all you could use..I have a 357 with a snake round,but never had to use it so Im not sure how well they work,I just pin them down and whack the head off

[rb2506]

do ya have a hand gun at all you could use..I have a 357 with a snake round,but never had to use it so Im not sure how well they work,I just pin them down and whack the head off

you said whack the

[rasbo]

do ya have a hand gun at all you could use..I have a 357 with a snake round,but never had to use it so Im not sure how well they work,I just pin them down and whack the head off

you said whack the

[Bofire]

 :)Shovel will reach as far as 22 bird shot. the stuff is worthless. 357 bird shot aint much better. carry a .410 if ya want something that will work, I mean a shot gun not that Taurus pistol, but the pistol is prolly better than any shot cartridge.
Carl

[addicted]

sounds like it's time to buy a new gun....

[wadu1]

I use Federal Crimped .22 Bird shot it works fine in my auto Ruger and my conversion kit for my CZ75. The ones that have  the plastic cap will not work in my guns.  

[chrisb]

I use Federal Crimped .22 Bird shot it works fine in my auto Ruger and my conversion kit for my CZ75. The ones that have  the plastic cap will not work in my guns.  

I have the CCI with the blue plastic cap.

[Hunterman]

Get the federal with the crimped tips..They will cycle out of and auto loader..Hell I've killed rabbits with them 

Hunterman(Tony)

[Rgrady35]

Ask any little old lady in the south. They'll tell ya the best snake killer is a garden hoe. My Granny was snake killing machine with that garden hoe! If I were you I would go buy a Ruger Single Six. I have killed a lot of Rattlers in my younger days with the CCI shotshells. They just curled up and died, very little thrashing around.

[chrisb]

Ask any little old lady in the south. They'll tell ya the best snake killer is a garden hoe. My Granny was snake killing machine with that garden hoe! If I were you I would go buy a Ruger Single Six. I have killed a lot of Rattlers in my younger days with the CCI shotshells. They just curled up and died, very little thrashing around.

While i'd love to have one with the birds head grip the funds are just not there nor another gun purchase right now.

[HoofsandWings]

Why not a decoy retrieving pole? They have the same style hook that people use to pick up snakes and put them in sacks.

[chrisb]

Why not a decoy retrieving pole? They have the same style hook that people use to pick up snakes and put them in sacks.

I don't have one of those either... and i'd rather not have one in my sack (did i really just type that?  )

If i get the chance this weekend i'm gonna hit a few local pawn shops and see if i can find anything there. WOrst case i just use the one i've got and hope i dont need to go rapid fire  .

[coriantonk]

I will be driving through Monroe on saturday.  We might be able to work something out.  We will be going to my In-Laws in Gold Bar,and coming home sunday afternoon.  I will pm you my cell# if you would like.

[Skyvalhunter]

Driving thru Monroe is easier said than done. The traffic sucks unless u go thru early!!

[hookr88]

I've got a .22 pump if you're interested. I live in Issaquah. PM me if you want to borrow it.