TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I was feeding animals this morning when this dude started slithering away from me. He was about 6-7 feet away when he started moving. I emptied my G27 w/ a mag extension (10+1) but missed. I had dirt flying all around his head. I sent my kids to my in-laws house, which was nearby on our property, and ask Grandpa to bring a shotgun. Grandpa showed up with a 10/22 and nailed the bastard in the head at about 15-20 feet. The snek never did coil or rattle. When I first saw it I thought it was a rat snake & was going to let it go until I saw the rattles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 My FIL is about 5'10" or so. Snek was probably a little over 3'. Snek is at the taxidermist now. I will have a new hat band to embarrass my family so that's nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 I also acquired some rat shot today. I'd prefer a shotgun for snakes but it would be a PITA to walk around with. Instead I'll carry my seven shot .357 686 w/ 2" bbl. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holyjohnson Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 you always wear white socks with sandals?? grampa got shooting skills! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Beararms Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Glad it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 For the friends. Holds 22 Aguila minishells. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenoF250 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Why did you get all crazy if he didn't coil on you? Now why should the others be nice? Catch him and move him, no need to kill him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Here's what I use; 625 with homemade shot shells Here's what it does 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade Falcon Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Glad you're okay! Now......let's talk about your sandals.....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Them is some white feet for sure! Poor little rattler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwalchmai Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looks like we share an appreciation for fine snakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Hold him down with a hockey stick. Spraypaint his tail fluorescent orange. Give him a wrist-shot 50' over the fence. (although, I do like a hat-band.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Glad you're okay! Now......let's talk about your sandals.....[emoji23]That's my FIL. #Dadshoes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Why did you get all crazy if he didn't coil on you? Now why should the others be nice? Catch him and move him, no need to kill him.If you give me your address next time I'll overnight it to you and you can do as you please. At my house, viper = dead. Too many children & animals around. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 7 hours ago, willie-pete said: Here's what I use; 625 with homemade shot shells What's that? A six-incher? GOOD GOD, MAN!! YOU NEED A TANK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannie Caulder Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Do they make shotshells for a G19? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 Do they make shotshells for a G19? Just curious.Yes, CCI makes 9mm shotshells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 4 hours ago, TX OMFS said: 12 hours ago, RenoF250 said: Why did you get all crazy if he didn't coil on you? Now why should the others be nice? Catch him and move him, no need to kill him. If you give me your address next time I'll overnight it to you and you can do as you please. At my house, viper = dead. Too many children & animals around. Yep, same here; this one was making a bee line for the dog area. The last snakebite cost me two vials of anti-venom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hannie Caulder said: Do they make shotshells for a G19? Just curious. Just about something for every make and model. I make my own. For the 625; I cut down a .30-06 to just fit the cylinder and use #12 shot instead of 8's or 9's. In the same shot column, you get 4x the number of pellets as #8. The longer brass gives you even more. No viper snek has ever walked away from it. Edited August 19, 2018 by willie-pete 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX OMFS Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 That pic doesn't even include the CCI Big 4 loads with red tips - they have #4 shot. Just about something for every make and model. I make my own. For the 625; I cut down a .30-06 to just fit the cylinder and use #12 shot instead of 8's or 9's. In the same shot column, you get 4x the number of pellets as #8. The longer brass gives you even more. No viper snek has ever walked away from it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitesite Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 My hand loaded shotshells are .45Colt with #6 and Speer shot capsules. So far... Never had to kill a poisonous snake with them (yet). But they will shoot thru 3/8" plywood from my SAA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannie Caulder Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Ok, I just bought some of the CCI 9mm shotshells, just in case. There are lots of rattlers in the palmettos on the dunes. Next question: Is it safe to fire a 9mm shotshell on the patio without doing damage? What about inside the house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWARREN123 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Around kids and pets the sneks have to go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willie-pete Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Hannie Caulder said: Ok, I just bought some of the CCI 9mm shotshells, just in case. There are lots of rattlers in the palmettos on the dunes. Next question: Is it safe to fire a 9mm shotshell on the patio without doing damage? What about inside the house? You are going to leave a lot of itty bitty holes in something. OTOH, I capped one in the garage lying in the corner on a concrete floor, block wall and a couple of exposed studs. You could not tell it even if I told you were to look. Of course I got down low and the snek got most of it. Plus, I am using #12 shot, Speer is using 7,5's or 8's Edited August 20, 2018 by willie-pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/19/2018 at 12:22 AM, RenoF250 said: Why did you get all crazy if he didn't coil on you? Now why should the others be nice? Catch him and move him, no need to kill him. Ded snek = good snek Live snek = bad snek Don't mess with snek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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