Ammo Testing Rat Shot – CCI 22 Long Rifle #12 Shot

By Terril Hebert

U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- 22 LR shotshells are at the bottom of the totem pole when it comes to power, but this niche item has its uses. Nominally, 22 LR shot loads comprise a capsule of small pellets inserted into a 22 LR case in place of a single projectile. The shot size is very small, #9 or #12–far smaller than conventional #7.5 target loads you might find in a conventional shotgun shell. We are also dealing with a small case that supports only a small amount of powder and shot. The purpose of these loads is often described by its nicknames: rat shot, snake shot, etc. Rat shot allows you to turn your 22 LR rifle or pistol into a very-short range shotgun so as to kill pests without much noise or damage beyond the target.

Kill the pest without putting holes in things you don’t want holes in.

Beyond pest control, 22 LR rat shot is pretty common in my neck of the woods. Until a few years ago, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries allowed hunters–particularly bow hunters–to carry a 22 caliber pistol as a …Read the Rest

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