snake gun
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rcmodel
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Snakes in the woods while hiking?
Snakes around the house & yard?
What snakes?
For general use, any of the .177 or .22 barrel-cocker spring-piston rifles are very accurate & quiet, and have way enough power to kill snakes as far as you can hit them, which is further then you are likely to see them.
If you already have a .22 rifle, CCI or Aguila CB caps are equally quiet and effective, as are CCI .22 shot-shells for close range.
If you want a woods gun for hiking, one of the repeating crossman CO2 air pistols might do well.
rcmodel
Snakes around the house & yard?
What snakes?
For general use, any of the .177 or .22 barrel-cocker spring-piston rifles are very accurate & quiet, and have way enough power to kill snakes as far as you can hit them, which is further then you are likely to see them.
If you already have a .22 rifle, CCI or Aguila CB caps are equally quiet and effective, as are CCI .22 shot-shells for close range.
If you want a woods gun for hiking, one of the repeating crossman CO2 air pistols might do well.
rcmodel
HunterGirl
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I've gotten to try that snake shot in 9mm a few months ago.
Because I have a serious fear of snakes - that is what I would stick with.
Because I have a serious fear of snakes - that is what I would stick with.
How about this? http://www.airforceairguns.com/talon.html
Very little noise and you can stand off a long way.
Very little noise and you can stand off a long way.
koja48
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If poisonous snakes pose a serious threat, I'd stick to a firearm with a shot load, rather than rely on an airgun (or anything else) discharging a single projectile. Though some airguns are capable of amazing accuracy (I own several), people unfortunately may not be so proficient, particularly during times of duress. Anything from an inexpensive .22 to a .410 shotgun would seem to be a more prudent choice.
ltetmhs
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Gamo Viper. .22 caliber airgun fires #9 shot shells or .22 caliber pellet. I use 9 mm w/ shotshells but I think this should be fine for close range.
MCgunner
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Carry a hoe.
Okiecruffler
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Carry a hiking stick and just nudge them out of the way. Jeesh, why does everything that moves have to be a target.
KeithCarter
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A .22 with #12 dustshot is a bit light for a big rattler skull. I have a S&W Chief's Special with factory adjustable sights that's a great light kit gun. I make my own snake/rat loads with #7 shot in .38 cases. I usually carry two of those with three hollow-base wadcutters loaded backwards for a humongous hollow point. All are accurate at reasonable distances.
For bigger varmints, a .45 colt makes a pretty nice hand-held shotgun with my home-made shot loads, although it's not nearly as powerful as a .410 shotgun.
Have you considered the Taurus Judge? It shots .45 Colt and .410 shotshells interchangeably.
For bigger varmints, a .45 colt makes a pretty nice hand-held shotgun with my home-made shot loads, although it's not nearly as powerful as a .410 shotgun.
Have you considered the Taurus Judge? It shots .45 Colt and .410 shotshells interchangeably.
Art Eatman
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Around the house, buzztail rattleworms learn about garden hoes; a one-time lesson.
Out in the boonies, I just ignore them. They eat mice and such...
Out in the boonies, I just ignore them. They eat mice and such...
Brigrat
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am I the only one that uses a 12 gauge around the house? I have shot two Rattlers this year...why find out the hard way that your pellet didn't hit its target? Kill the evil creature!
MCgunner
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Around my house, you'll get arrested for firing anything with powder in it. Class C misdemeanor, discharge of a firearm in the city limits. I really see no reason to shoot rattlers when I'm out and about. They do more good than harm and it ain't like I'm going to ever irradicate 'em.
I wear my snake boots when walking with the snakes. They've already paid for themselves this year, got struck on the boot. I didn't even notice it until my buddy who was walking behind me jumped three feet in the air and screamed like a girl. Not bad for a 60 year old fat man, ROFL! Fortunately, the snake missed him. I don't think he was fully reset from his strike at me.If they're not poisonous, just let the dog kill them.
If they're poisonous, then you want something with a long barrel, so you don't hafta aim. A marlin model 60 with shotshels is perfect. just hold the gun out with one hand and get the barrel close to their nose, then pull trigger. If you miss, pull again.
Or just wear real tall boots and stomp'em.
If they're poisonous, then you want something with a long barrel, so you don't hafta aim. A marlin model 60 with shotshels is perfect. just hold the gun out with one hand and get the barrel close to their nose, then pull trigger. If you miss, pull again.
Or just wear real tall boots and stomp'em.
MCgunner
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Griz44
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My little snake charmer. Holds 5 3" 410 shells or 5 45 LC. Only drawback it ruins a lot of snake steak.
salthouse
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"Carry a hoe."
I'm not sure how that would help. Ohhhh, sorry, I misunderstood!
If you are worried about snakes around the house, I would avoid using a firearm or air rifle, use a garden tool. Also, you may want to try some of that naptha powder that is supposed to keep them away.
I'm not sure how that would help. Ohhhh, sorry, I misunderstood!
If you are worried about snakes around the house, I would avoid using a firearm or air rifle, use a garden tool. Also, you may want to try some of that naptha powder that is supposed to keep them away.
Okiecruffler
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Didn't you know, snakes will chase you down, fly thu the air, or even grab their tail and roll after you.
TehK1w1
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The last rattler I killed was by the woodpile between our lodge and my cabin. a 2' split log(off the top of the aforementioned woodpile) worked fine. Out in the middle of nowhere I just leave 'em alone...
EHCRain10
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some poisonous snakes are aggressive so you may have to defend yourself more than just moving away.
I had a cottonmouth chase me on the tractor one day, had no choice but to run it over
I had a cottonmouth chase me on the tractor one day, had no choice but to run it over
Dr.Mall Ninja
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lol echrain
NickEllis
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There are times when its plain unrealistic, and even irresponsible to just "let it lie". Especially if its on a well-used trail, or just out of sight. The next person behind you could easily get bit. Its not like they're "harmless creatures", the poor things....
If you passed a mountain lion on a trail that was stalking you, and you knew people were coming behind you, would you just leave it? I'd feel pretty bad if some kid got bit.
They do good, yup, but they also do some pretty bad harm. If I see a cottonmouth or a rattler on a common trail, its more than likely gonna be in for some hurt.
If you passed a mountain lion on a trail that was stalking you, and you knew people were coming behind you, would you just leave it? I'd feel pretty bad if some kid got bit.
They do good, yup, but they also do some pretty bad harm. If I see a cottonmouth or a rattler on a common trail, its more than likely gonna be in for some hurt.
35 Whelen
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Funny how the city folks want to "just leave the poor snakes alone.". That's easy to say until you live every single day watching for the damned things. I was bit by a copperhead in my front yard several years ago when I lived in East Texas,(It was dark..I couldn't see it) and more recently I had a fine Border Collie killed by a rattlesnake. Since moving out here where I live now I've killed about 12 rattlesnakes.
So, my rule of thumb is this: if it's within a couple of miles of my home and family, I do everything in my power to kill it with whatever's handy. If, however, I come across one while hunting out and about, I let it go.
Also, FYI, I've tried the 22 LR shotshells and found them seriously lacking. I keep a 3" 38 Spec. with handloaded shotshells. It's devastating. Ditto for the 9mm and the Speer shotshells.
The above applies ONLY to poisonous snakes. I give the non-poisonous ones free reign, and go out of my way to leave them be.
35W
So, my rule of thumb is this: if it's within a couple of miles of my home and family, I do everything in my power to kill it with whatever's handy. If, however, I come across one while hunting out and about, I let it go.
Also, FYI, I've tried the 22 LR shotshells and found them seriously lacking. I keep a 3" 38 Spec. with handloaded shotshells. It's devastating. Ditto for the 9mm and the Speer shotshells.
The above applies ONLY to poisonous snakes. I give the non-poisonous ones free reign, and go out of my way to leave them be.
35W
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