Snowdog
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Lately I've been combating some briars, honeysuckle and other plants in my back yard (about an acre). In a few places I ran across a couple snakes. I'm hoping they were garder snake or some other kind of harmless beneficial species. However, my neighbor whose property runs parallel to mine swears there are copperhead towards the back of our property (near a creek).
Last week I placed an order for 100 .38/.357 Speer shot capsules with plans on loading some #8 shot in my Armscor Md200. I don't mind sweating on this revolver (that has thus far proven absolutely reliable) or walking through the brush with it since it was rather inexpensive and purchased on a lark
However, I would like something much smaller for pocket carry and have been wanting an NAA revolver for a while. Up until now, I've been using a single shot derringer in .22LR loaded with a (single, of course) Winchester shotshell (#12 shot, crimped shell) that's in fairly rough shape. I think rapid access to an additional 4 cartridges might be a good idea.
If ranges are kept at a modest 5' or so, does a NAA .22LR/.22 WMR with a 1 5/8" barrel sound fairly decent for use against a sudden encounter with a snake for pocket carry while doing garden/yard work? Does anyone carry one with such loads for this reason?
They appear well made, of stainless steel and agreeably priced. I figure they'll fit into my back pocket of my jeans just fine (where the derringer resides now while out in the yard).
BTW, this will not be used in defense against people or dogs, so I'm not concerned about the effects on such things, just snakes at 2 - 5 feet range.
If I start running into snakes regularly, then I'll start wearing the Armscor revolver in a holster with homespun shotshells (#8 shot over 4.5gr Bullseye). I just want to avoid the holster carry if possible.
Last week I placed an order for 100 .38/.357 Speer shot capsules with plans on loading some #8 shot in my Armscor Md200. I don't mind sweating on this revolver (that has thus far proven absolutely reliable) or walking through the brush with it since it was rather inexpensive and purchased on a lark
However, I would like something much smaller for pocket carry and have been wanting an NAA revolver for a while. Up until now, I've been using a single shot derringer in .22LR loaded with a (single, of course) Winchester shotshell (#12 shot, crimped shell) that's in fairly rough shape. I think rapid access to an additional 4 cartridges might be a good idea.
If ranges are kept at a modest 5' or so, does a NAA .22LR/.22 WMR with a 1 5/8" barrel sound fairly decent for use against a sudden encounter with a snake for pocket carry while doing garden/yard work? Does anyone carry one with such loads for this reason?
They appear well made, of stainless steel and agreeably priced. I figure they'll fit into my back pocket of my jeans just fine (where the derringer resides now while out in the yard).
BTW, this will not be used in defense against people or dogs, so I'm not concerned about the effects on such things, just snakes at 2 - 5 feet range.
If I start running into snakes regularly, then I'll start wearing the Armscor revolver in a holster with homespun shotshells (#8 shot over 4.5gr Bullseye). I just want to avoid the holster carry if possible.