Just a curiosity question, as I expect someone has tried it already -
Would there be any advantage to mixing small shot sizes (I'm thinking #9 and #12) to increase the load density and mid-range (6-15 feet or so) effectiveness of handgun shotshells on snakes and rats, and such? #12 to partially fill the voids between the #9 and increase the density, #9 for more mass and penetration? I'm thinking this would matter more in the smaller shells than the larger.
Probably some computer genius could model this out and tell us what the most effective mix for any diameter shell would be based on a perfect matrix. Me, I'm thinking I'll pour some into a shot capsule so I can see what's going on, and weigh the different charges. But if someone's already tried this, I have other ideas that are equally trivial wastes of time. Haha!
Thanks, everyone,
Regan