Read the results of this myth, I had to know myself if it was worth shooting 16 dimes at an attacker. Read the results of this myth, I had to know myself if it was worth shooting 16 dimes at an attacker.Thanks for the dimes-as-shot myth expose’.
You should call The Discovery Channel and ask to speak to
“Mythbusters”.
I know this will expose me as only a general enthusiast of the shooting
sports.
As about all I’ve heard of non-standard ammo loads for shotguns
is the old “rock salt” load to discourage kids trying to steal watermelons!!!
Maybe that’s just a “rural legend” from my youth in Oklahoma!
Interesting test. Appreciate the link; now there’s a defnitive answer to those giving the stupid “load up with dime!” advice.
Box O’Truth says that dime loads aren’t good home defense rounds because they don’t penetrate enough.
In the old days, up until 1965, dimes weighed about 1/8th more than they do today. Silver is denser than copper. So each dime would have a bit more momentum and would have penetrated better.
Of course if you only wounded the guy he might run away with about 40 grams, over 1.4 ounces, of your silver worth about $13.25 at today’s prices.
I think I’ll stick with my #2 goose shot. :o)