AlanInSilverSpring;4904201[B said:
Actually so did I, couldn't fins anything either. If something doesn't specify steel or copper... it's probably lead, best guess.
Shooting 22lr Shot Shell In Marlin 795
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Actually so did I, couldn't fins anything either. If something doesn't specify steel or copper... it's probably lead, best guess.
Sacrifice one...dump the shot on something hard and tap with a hammer. If they deform easily, they're probably lead.
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I forgot......One of the videos reviewing the CCI 22 shot showed the pellets after they shot a plastic milk jug and they made a comment about them being deformed, so yeah should be lead
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"We don't recommend shooting .22 shot out of the 795."
Just got this short reply from Marlin. They don't say it will cause damage but don't say why they don't advise it either. Could just be because of the cycling issue, but who knows.
Just got this short reply from Marlin. They don't say it will cause damage but don't say why they don't advise it either. Could just be because of the cycling issue, but who knows.
- Apr 25, 2017
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Email I received from Marlin said to call if any more questions, so I did. Guy said basically the same thing - a couple here and there is okay but certainly not as a steady diet.
How is it "overthinking" to want to know what's safe/unsafe to shoot in a particular gun ? They're all different.
One gun mfg (pistol) said okay to shoot shot shells. Other mfg (rifle) said okay but only VERY sparingly.
You'll have to excuse me if I feel the need for a little more definitive answer than "probably fine".
It might just be beneficial to others as well
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I have a Marlin 795, and I got some CCI shotshells I actually meant to give to my Dad for his .22lr revolver for rodents. I will try to remember to test them next time I go to the range, then I'll post. I don't know how the nose capsule will do hitting that feed ramp, but I will give it a go, if I remember.
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Thing that would concern me would be the plastic capsule fouling up the barrel
How would it be any different than plastic from firing sabot's from a rifled slug barrel 
I'd just recommend cleaning/inspecting the barrel before firing normal 22lr behind it.
I'd just recommend cleaning/inspecting the barrel before firing normal 22lr behind it.
Sirex
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How would it be any different than plastic from firing sabot's from a rifled slug barrel
I'd just recommend cleaning/inspecting the barrel before firing normal 22lr behind it.
The plastic capsules are hollow, like the old Tylenol gelcap pills. I imagine plastic sabots are solid plastic, no?
Base is solid on a shotgun sabot...same as a shot cup. Top is hollow.
I have some cci 22 shot shells in the basement....now gonna have to pull one apart for sh*ts n giggles.
I have some cci 22 shot shells in the basement....now gonna have to pull one apart for sh*ts n giggles.
CCI 22LR Shot Shell:
Bottom of shot capsule is hollow. Also note that the shot capsule is fairly brittle (assume it shatters on firing), and have confirmed that the shot is lead (crushed flat with min effort):
Shot is separated from charge with a paper wad:
Bottom of shot capsule is hollow. Also note that the shot capsule is fairly brittle (assume it shatters on firing), and have confirmed that the shot is lead (crushed flat with min effort):
Shot is separated from charge with a paper wad:
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Your takeaway from this is....... ?
You think the capsule will/won't foul the barrel ?
jaybee
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when in doubt - don't - not worth messing up a valuable gun
no reason to shoot bird shot, so don't - end of discussion - problem resolved
you're welcome
22lr bird shot sucks IMHO
no reason to shoot bird shot, so don't - end of discussion - problem resolved
you're welcome
22lr bird shot sucks IMHO
lowoncash
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Biggfoot44
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Shoot some already . You wouldn't be overthinking it this much if you didn't really, really want to shoot some . It's a M795 , regularly on sale at Dicks for about a hundred bucks, not a pre-War 39A .
Shoot a 10 pack or two for patterning, and penetration tests on objects that strike your fancy. Then give the bbl a good soak with ( solvent of choice) , and use actual bore brush this one time.
That will get your .22lr shotshell from rifled bore fantasies out of your system, and convince you such a combination is 99.5% useless . ( And pretty marginal for the other 0.5% )
FWIW , when I most recently ( in unnamed geographic location) had cause to have a gunfight with a snake, when .22lr was indicated, I used 40gr RN. Grass was too tall for getting a clear headshot, but went 7/10 for body shots . Mr Snake was incapacitated by the end of the magazine .
Shoot a 10 pack or two for patterning, and penetration tests on objects that strike your fancy. Then give the bbl a good soak with ( solvent of choice) , and use actual bore brush this one time.
That will get your .22lr shotshell from rifled bore fantasies out of your system, and convince you such a combination is 99.5% useless . ( And pretty marginal for the other 0.5% )
FWIW , when I most recently ( in unnamed geographic location) had cause to have a gunfight with a snake, when .22lr was indicated, I used 40gr RN. Grass was too tall for getting a clear headshot, but went 7/10 for body shots . Mr Snake was incapacitated by the end of the magazine .
Yes. I would say the 0.5% is when Mr. Snake is inside the house (or maybe vehicle) and you don't want to put holes in the walls or floor. Be sure to wear eye protection.
Biggfoot44
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If you don't want to make holes in walls/ roofs , larger cal pistol shot shells are exponentially better.
Yes, I shot enough rats inside of stalls to have a meaningful first hand opinion. The solution starts with a " 4 " . Rimfire shotshells get ignored by the shootee's .
Yes, I shot enough rats inside of stalls to have a meaningful first hand opinion. The solution starts with a " 4 " . Rimfire shotshells get ignored by the shootee's .
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