Henry Garden gun

[Ahap]

. I've actually shot one inside before, and while I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, it did the job and didn't cause any damage to the wall other than cosmetic, and it took care of the problem.

I put a scope on my GG and sighted it in the (unfinished) basement. Put the target on an old door propped up against the wall, no problem.

 

[cosermann]

if you don't have .22 shotshells now, you ain't gonna get any. …

Several sources on ammoseek.

 

[gassprint1]

While .22 shotshells are admittedly a very specialized round with a very specific application, there are times when that's exactly what you need. They can kill vermin without causing damage to surrounding structures, and there's no risk of sending a bullet 2 blocks over and hitting the neighbors house. I've tested the ones I have and they won't even penetrate 3/8" drywall. I've actually shot one inside before, and while I wouldn't necessarily recommend it, it did the job and didn't cause any damage to the wall other than cosmetic, and it took care of the problem. Do that with a .410 or even .38 snakeshot and you're going to be doing some significant patching if not structural repairs.

I don't have a garden gun...I use them out of a 3" J-Frame or a Single-Six. I live in an unincorporated area, but there are other houses around so while it's legal to shoot stuff, you do have to be very careful about bullet travel and over-penetration even with a .22. The shotshells solve that problem, and they kill little rodents stone dead without any drama.

I've used them in my marlin 60. Had a mouse run from by stove to behind fridge. Moved frige out a lil an shot it from 3ft away. No damage except the mouse . Also used on a new deck. Mice popped their heads out and the end.. left lil tiny marks in the wood. Now when i used a mini mag to pop a big opossum in the head at 6ft away, bullet went thru head and penetrated 1/4" into wood.

 

[Gabriel]

I'd rather go with a Henry 410 GA lever-action over this.

I have one and like it, but .410 isn't easy to come by either anymore.

 

[DadSmith]

I have one and like it, but .410 isn't easy to come by either anymore.

Aurora Chinamart had I'm guessing 20 or so boxes of it bird shot. Kind of on the expensive side compared to 3-4 years ago.

 

[Mgderf]

You know what, i have a couple 22LR shotshells. I found them in a High Standard derringer a family member gave me. I did my usual okay check this damn thing to see it was loaded, and what the hell.. wait.. what hell are these. These are not like the CCI ones, they have a crimped brass end.

Also, CCI has them in stock, on their page.

Buy Rimfire Shotshell for USD 11.99 | CCI

Shopping for the Rimfire Shotshell - Learn more about the latest Rimfire Shotshell and other hunting or shooting gear at CCI.

www.cci-ammunition.com

How much and where was that Garden Gun?

I believe it was $369 and it was at Applied in Lafayette.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Every country home should have a garden gun behind the kitchen door.

 

[Mgderf]

You had your chance, and now it's gone.
This thing kept calling me.
Just a touch under $375 out the door .
Anybody have any .22 shotshells they want to part with?
View attachment 263057 View attachment 263057 View attachment 263056

 

[Mgderf]

 

[Lost Californian]

You had your chance, and now it's gone....snip...

Anybody have any .22 shotshells they want to part with?

I have a box of these, if you want to come down to Terre Haute to get them...



This is the only place a quick search says has it in stock...

Federal Game-Shok

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

That is a sweetie.

 

[Mgderf]

I have a box of these, if you want to come down to Terre Haute to get them...

View attachment 263100

This is the only place a quick search says has it in stock...

Federal Game-Shok

I appreciate the effort, but that's nuts!
$26.99 for a box of 50 rounds and $18.99 shipping!
Just under $1/round!

 

[DadSmith]

View attachment 263062 View attachment 263063 View attachment 263064

I really like the stock on that.
I bet that sold it....

 

[DadSmith]

You had your chance, and now it's gone.
This thing kept calling me.
Just a touch under $375 out the door .
Anybody have any .22 shotshells they want to part with?
View attachment 263057 View attachment 263057 View attachment 263056

Buy Rimfire Shotshell for USD 11.99 | CCI

Shopping for the Rimfire Shotshell - Learn more about the latest Rimfire Shotshell and other hunting or shooting gear at CCI.

www.cci-ammunition.com

I'll keep an eye out for you.

 

[Lost Californian]

I appreciate the effort, but that's nuts!
$26.99 for a box of 50 rounds and $18.99 shipping!
Just under $1/round!

I agree, that price is nuts. Didn't check shipping, which is crazier than the price. Makes a trip to the east side of Terre Haute sound cheap...lol.

 

[Lost Californian]

Did you shoot it yet?

 

[Mgderf]

Did you shoot it yet?

Still waiting on ammo.
Should have some this week.

 

[Mgderf]

I just found these last week, buried amongst the clutter.
I have no idea where they came from or when.
Likely someone gave them to me.
I'm sure I didn't buy them. View attachment 259808 View attachment 259809

All I have right now is .22wmr and the Garden gun is .22lr.
Out of impatience waiting on the long rifle shotshells I decided to run a couple of the magnums through my Heritage Rough Rider.
I have a bullet trap that I shot into from about 6'.
I was surprised that the pattern was as small as it was for a rifled barrel but what I found amusing was I found the over powder shot card embedded in the target.

 

[Mgderf]

if you don't have .22 shotshells now, you ain't gonna get any. I have a small stash my dad keeps using up. I switched to 9mm flobert a couple years ago, and that has all disappeared now, too.

Well, that's not quite so...
I didn't have any, and now I do!
Thank you Ingo.
It's true you know,
It's not what you know, but who you know.
I know Ingo!

 

[Mgderf]

From 10'
The circle is 9"
Can't wait to see how far I can get with it effectively.
The large spot in the center is where the shot card penetrated the drywall target.