I just got back from a sage rat hunt in SE Oregon.
I normally shoot jacketed bullets but decided to take the closer shots , up to 100 yds., with my Marlin 218 Bee with cast.
My load was 225415 cast from lino and 4198 at 2100 fps.
The load killed quite well sometimes tossing them 2-3 ft. in the air.
I had great fun with this little cartridge and rifle. Got at least 50.
Rats are up WAY early this year. Now I need to get my ammo reloaded.
What fun.....dale