Shot shells in Lugers?

calibrator · 11-19-2012, 10:51 AM

I've used the CCI .22 Magum Shotshells in a High Standard Derringer to shoot many yard pests here in Az. Works good on Rattlers and Rats, but surely wouldn't work on anything bigger.

Hikers around here have reported their dogs being jumped by packs of coyotes. Javelina are usually pretty docile, however some of the Alpha males are huge and protective. There have been photos of a Mountain Lion in my neighborhood.

My closest call was when walking on the 5 acres next to mine that I came across a group of 6 deer, only armed with a Kabar. They were grazing in the wash I was traveling, and I thought they would scatter as I got closer. as I got within 50-60 feet the Alpha male strutted forward and was obviously ready to fight. I pulled the Kabar and backed up while maintaining eye contact. He was still advancing for 15-20 feet as I backed up, finally stopping as I left. I carry a .45 now at ALL times out there.

Shotshells are good, but I'd only carry them loaded in a spare mag for backup if I were you. When I explore old mines around here I carry a .357 loaded with shotshells and a few speed-loaders with same, as they can often be home to dozens of snakes.

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11-19-2012, 10:51 AM	#8
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 272 Times in 109 Posts	I've used the CCI .22 Magum Shotshells in a High Standard Derringer to shoot many yard pests here in Az. Works good on Rattlers and Rats, but surely wouldn't work on anything bigger. Hikers around here have reported their dogs being jumped by packs of coyotes. Javelina are usually pretty docile, however some of the Alpha males are huge and protective. There have been photos of a Mountain Lion in my neighborhood. My closest call was when walking on the 5 acres next to mine that I came across a group of 6 deer, only armed with a Kabar. They were grazing in the wash I was traveling, and I thought they would scatter as I got closer. as I got within 50-60 feet the Alpha male strutted forward and was obviously ready to fight. I pulled the Kabar and backed up while maintaining eye contact. He was still advancing for 15-20 feet as I backed up, finally stopping as I left. I carry a .45 now at ALL times out there. Shotshells are good, but I'd only carry them loaded in a spare mag for backup if I were you. When I explore old mines around here I carry a .357 loaded with shotshells and a few speed-loaders with same, as they can often be home to dozens of snakes.