Posted by NCWayne on March 07, 2015 at 23:20:26 from (173.188.169.54):
In Reply to: Shot gun vs 22 posted by jayinNY on March 07, 2015 at 20:27:10:
Like others have said, a 12ga is a little large for a varmint gun, unless your dealing with some large varmints. On the other hand, a .22 is a little small for anything beyond a medium sized varmint, like say a raccoon or opossum.
Given all of that, and the fact that .22 shells are still difficult to find, as well as expensive, it would rule either out of the running, in my opinion.
To me the best thing would be something like a lever action Rossi M92, chambered in .38/357 magnum. We've got two Rossi Revolvers, and they are well made guns, with a good warranty. I've looked at these rifles quite a few times, but just haven't had the funds available yet to buy one. Price wise, your looking at around $500 to $600 for a new one.
With it being chambered in a pistol caliber, the ammo is reasonably priced. Too it gives you the option of shooting the cheaper, less powerful .38 for smaller game and practice, and when needed step up to the .357 magnum for larger game. In fact the .375 magnum actually has enough power to safely take an animal as large as a deer, should the need arise.
Another thing about the caliber, is that 'snake shot' shells are readily available, usually in .38, for those instances when you need to get rid of a smaller varmint, or something at relatively close range.
Like I said, given all of the factors involved, and the fact your more or less looking for a single gun to do it all, a carbine like this would be my first choice.
As for ammunition for a gun like this, reloads are readily available from places like Defender, and Georgia Arms.
Look below for a link to Rossi's site, as well as the sites of both Defender and Georgia Arms
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