223 birdshot

[entrail]

Anyone know if you can buy 223 bird shot? I bought some for the 22 this weekend, never knew it existed .

 

[horseshoe]

I don't know if it was ever made for .223, be interesting to see if anyone has ever seen it, although, I don't see it being a very good performer...

 

[sulisa]

Muzzle velocity would probably have to come waaay down, but that would be hilarious. "I've tried ratshot, this is a bit bigger"

(and yes, I'd probably buy some

 

[entrail]

Thats what I'm thinking...it would be limited but a hoot just the same.

 

[Longwalker]

Dumb idea. There is no way to load shot in a bottleneck case and have it come out properly when fired. All shot shells are straight wall cases for that reason.

 

[CZ_Brno]

Worthless from rifled barrels too.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Dumb idea. There is no way to load shot in a bottleneck case and have it come out properly when fired. All shot shells are straight wall cases for that reason.

they make a plastic capsule for the 22's, 9mm, 40cal, and 45acp.

 

[CZ_Brno]

And the 44

 

[LUTNIT]

they make a plastic capsule for the 22's, 9mm, 40cal, and 45acp.

And the 44

And all 5 are straight walled (or essentially straight walled) cases. None are bottleneck cases like a .223

With a bottleneck case you could fill the neck with shot but if it is below that in the shoulder or body of the case it will get crushed and possible fused together as it passes through the neck. Could also cause huge pressure problems.

 

[entrail]

Guess that's out, too bad ........ for the replies .