by RoginaJack » 16 Dec 2014, 4:00 pm
The .22 rat shot is or was a 22lr rimfire cartridge that was crimped at the end and contained a small charge of shot. It was similar to a shotgun shell and used it for shooting rats, mice etc. It was the same length as a .22 lr but was a full length brass shell. When fired the crimp opened up & out can the shot. A bit rough on the rifling as the shot was loose - not in a hull.
I just used it while practicing "Holding Aiming and Firing" drills to give the firing pin something to strike against and being "full length" shell, would feed through a box magazine or easier to single load . A bit like using a drill round. .
I didn't use it to replace normal ammo but I'd practice the drill in the bedroom in front of a mirror. Learn a lot doing this.
Cheers,
Boom, Boom! Tikka, Tikka, Boom! Shoot first, video later.