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Dave R · December 4, 2001, 07:43 PM

labgrade, you make a good point. It appears the effective range of snake shot is 3 feet to 3 yards.

At that range, its not hard to hit with regular ammo.

Of course, with "buck fever" its probably easier to get a hit with snake shot, but it may not be lethal enough at max range (3 yards).

December 4, 2001, 07:43 PM	#12
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	labgrade, you make a good point. It appears the effective range of snake shot is 3 feet to 3 yards. At that range, its not hard to hit with regular ammo. Of course, with "buck fever" its probably easier to get a hit with snake shot, but it may not be lethal enough at max range (3 yards). __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).