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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 12:28:49 PM

Title: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 12:28:49 PM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: BIGINNER on July 07, 2010, 12:40:13 PM: Quote from: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 12:28:49 PM
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 :twocents:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: boneaddict on July 07, 2010, 12:53:54 PM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 01:08:16 PM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: BIGINNER on July 07, 2010, 01:24:55 PM: Quote from: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 01:08:16 PM
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
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 07, 2010, 02:09:46 PM: 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!
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 02:15:52 PM: carry a shovel :dunno:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 02:49:31 PM: Quote from: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 02:15:52 PM
carry a shovel :dunno:

what if i don't wanna get that close? do they make a go go gadget shovel?
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: Austrian Hunter on July 07, 2010, 03:12:00 PM: Quote from: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 02:49:31 PM
Quote from: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 02:15:52 PM
carry a shovel :dunno:

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

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: mhadix on July 07, 2010, 04:12:11 PM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: jackelope on July 07, 2010, 04:37:16 PM: Quote from: chrisb on July 07, 2010, 02:49:31 PM
Quote from: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 02:15:52 PM
carry a shovel :dunno:

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.

;)
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 04:41:23 PM: 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
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: rb2506 on July 07, 2010, 08:26:04 PM: Quote from: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 04:41:23 PM
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 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 08:43:12 PM: Quote from: r benn on July 07, 2010, 08:26:04 PM
Quote from: rasbo on July 07, 2010, 04:41:23 PM
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 :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yike: :chuckle:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: Bofire on July 07, 2010, 09:00:26 PM: :)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
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: addicted on July 07, 2010, 09:12:35 PM: sounds like it's time to buy a new gun.... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: wadu1 on July 07, 2010, 09:14:22 PM: 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. :twocents:
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 08, 2010, 08:03:51 AM: Quote from: wadu1 on July 07, 2010, 09:14:22 PM
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. :twocents:

I have the CCI with the blue plastic cap.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: Hunterman on July 08, 2010, 08:31:30 AM: Get the federal with the crimped tips..They will cycle out of and auto loader..Hell I've killed rabbits with them :yike:

Hunterman(Tony)
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: Rgrady35 on July 08, 2010, 01:01:47 PM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 08, 2010, 02:36:16 PM: Quote from: Rgrady35 on July 08, 2010, 01:01:47 PM
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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: HoofsandWings on July 08, 2010, 02:37:12 PM: Why not a decoy retrieving pole? They have the same style hook that people use to pick up snakes and put them in sacks.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: chrisb on July 08, 2010, 02:39:41 PM: Quote from: HoofsandWings on July 08, 2010, 02:37:12 PM
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? :chuckle: )

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 :yike: .
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: coriantonk on July 09, 2010, 01:17:46 AM: 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.
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: Skyvalhunter on July 09, 2010, 05:31:33 AM: Driving thru Monroe is easier said than done. The traffic sucks unless u go thru early!!
Title: Re: long shot but figured i'd ask
Post by: hookr88 on July 09, 2010, 08:25:42 PM: I've got a .22 pump if you're interested. I live in Issaquah. PM me if you want to borrow it.