Dim memory from my y'ute....

by Paul , Friday, December 27, 2024, 08:58 (21 days ago) @ Slow Hand

The only crimped nose 22 shells I've ever seen had #12 shot in them. Winchester and CBC are the two brands that come to mind. Dad kept a box of the CBC on hand and ran them through the old Stevens Favorite to keep the rats in check. He'd hear the rat scurrying along a rafter, point the rifle at the sound, switch on the light, the rat would freeze in place and he'd squeeze the trigger. The clay roofing tiles never suffered from the impact, but the rats did. He'd scoop up the carcass with the dustpan and toss it outside, the neighborhood cats would do the honors of disposing of the cadaver. Larger shot might be interesting, but never saw any anywhere.