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publius · June 20, 2013, 05:26 PM

I've shot snakes with shot out of several firearms, much closer than 10 feet though. If it's farther than 2-3 feet I don't consider it a threat. I don't shoot anything but moccassins, rattlers and copperheads get a pass. I agree with the op though, shot out of a handgun is poor except at point blank range. Reptiles are TOUGH! I have killed many more snakes with standard bullets b/c I never carry shot in the gun, (sometimes in my pocket.)

June 20, 2013, 05:26 PM	#15
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	I've shot snakes with shot out of several firearms, much closer than 10 feet though. If it's farther than 2-3 feet I don't consider it a threat. I don't shoot anything but moccassins, rattlers and copperheads get a pass. I agree with the op though, shot out of a handgun is poor except at point blank range. Reptiles are TOUGH! I have killed many more snakes with standard bullets b/c I never carry shot in the gun, (sometimes in my pocket.) __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain