Great Grandad's not-so-long-lost Luger

John Sabato · 03-17-2003, 01:01 PM

RK,

Pistol for snakes is OK! You just need to use the proper caliber and loads... .45 shotloads do a FINE job.

But where firearms and snakes are concerned... nothing beats a shotgun in ANY guage...

I used to know a young soldier from Tennessee or Arkansas that carried a military surplus machette in the turnk of his car. He could walk up to any snake and remove the head in one swoop... He never cut off more than about 2 inches, and I never saw him miss.

ME? I rely on heartier methods that involve a little more distance and a loud bang, -OR- as indicated above... a riding mower with the blade engaged and throttle maxed out.

03-17-2003, 01:01 PM	#16
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	RK, Pistol for snakes is OK! You just need to use the proper caliber and loads... .45 shotloads do a FINE job. But where firearms and snakes are concerned... nothing beats a shotgun in ANY guage... I used to know a young soldier from Tennessee or Arkansas that carried a military surplus machette in the turnk of his car. He could walk up to any snake and remove the head in one swoop... He never cut off more than about 2 inches, and I never saw him miss. ME? I rely on heartier methods that involve a little more distance and a loud bang, -OR- as indicated above... a riding mower with the blade engaged and throttle maxed out. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*