[AT] O.T.--shootin' skunks (357 vrs 38)

[jfgrant]

Hand load down to .38 spl. velocity or lower using .357 cases. Make them in 
some manner so you will which is which. Then you will not have any feed 
problems. Might try some #9 shot in place of a bullet but shot usually 
doesn't work too well in a rifled bbl. place a wad between the powder & shot 
and an over the shot wad to keep the shot in place untill fired.  Good Luck 
JG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas O. Mehrkam" <tomehrkam at houston.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] O.T.--shootin' skunks (357 vrs 38)


>I have one of those Marlin 357 mag lever action rifles. I suspect that the 
>38 spl will not feed correctly.
>
> It should shoot just fine if you can get it to feed through the magazine. 
> Not a whole lot quieter than a shot gun though.
>
> Use a .22 rifle with hollow points. They work great on skunks and coons.
>
> A .22 Mag would be even better if you have access to one.
>
> John Wilkens wrote:
>> Pretty off topic but I wonder if someone can tell me if shooting 38 
>> specials in a 357 mag. lever gun is OK--like it is in a pistol.  Gotta 
>> find something a little quieter than my 12 ga. here on the farm for late 
>> night shooting to thin out the skunks and racoons (racoons killing--and 
>> eating-- our kitten crop).  John W.
>>
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