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Keith J · February 13, 2001, 01:09 AM

I've used CCI shotshells in my .45 to dispatch snakes, rats and even a raccoon. The raccoon was in my attic and it took 9 rounds at 25 feet to drop it. Being light in recoil and having a Para-ord in steel made the 8 follow-ups easy, even with one hand. A few pellets missed but stayed in the drywall (good construction as its 5/8", not that thin stuff).

I found out that I can squeeze the same weight (1/3 oz)of #4's in these shells so I want to start reloading for it. This should be much more effective. On the rifling, is it legal to have barrel for a pistol that is rifled at the rate of say, one turn in 100"? Its still rifled, except it wont stabilize anything longer than a ball.

If not, I might have someone make me a smoothbore .45, except I will have to pay the tax, maintain records etc...Might not be worth the worry.

February 13, 2001, 01:09 AM	#6
Keith J Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2000 Posts: 469	Ok, I confess I've used CCI shotshells in my .45 to dispatch snakes, rats and even a raccoon. The raccoon was in my attic and it took 9 rounds at 25 feet to drop it. Being light in recoil and having a Para-ord in steel made the 8 follow-ups easy, even with one hand. A few pellets missed but stayed in the drywall (good construction as its 5/8", not that thin stuff). I found out that I can squeeze the same weight (1/3 oz)of #4's in these shells so I want to start reloading for it. This should be much more effective. On the rifling, is it legal to have barrel for a pistol that is rifled at the rate of say, one turn in 100"? Its still rifled, except it wont stabilize anything longer than a ball. If not, I might have someone make me a smoothbore .45, except I will have to pay the tax, maintain records etc...Might not be worth the worry.