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Bug-A-Salt 3.0...A Review

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September 03, 2020, 08:57 AM
SIG4EVA
Bug-A-Salt 3.0...A Review
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Will it kill a yellow jacket?


And wasps?


Yes, it you shoot them 10 times. Most of the time, you are just pissing them off. Point blank would probably do the trick, or a least destroy their wings.


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September 03, 2020, 11:05 AM
RAMIUS
quote:
Originally posted by DennisM:
This would probably fall within New Jersey's 2C:39-1 definition of a "firearm." I'm completely serious.

And, I need one anyway. Ramius, what's the patterning/effective range like on yours?


I'd say the pattern stays pretty tight from about 2-3 feet away. It starts to spread a bit after that. I'll shoot some tin foil at varying distances if I get the chance later.


quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
So Himalayan Sea Salt....that's like +P+ for this thing, right?


When you need that extra penetration for those armored beetles. Wink



quote:
Originally posted by Bassamatic:
Won't you end up with salt all over your house?


I guess if you and some buddies re-enacted the scene from Predator, where they're blindly shooting into the woods. Not really messy though. I use it more in the garage and outside.

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Will it kill a yellow jacket?


And wasps?


I've killed a wasp this morning. One shot stunned it, a few follow up shots finished it off. I'm pretty sure it'll kill a yellow jacket.

The only insect that has survived so far, was a large beetle with a shell. Might need to use the Himalayan sea salt next time.

I shot myself in the foot from about 2 feet away, and yes, it stings pretty good. I think the 3.0 could be classified as "high powered".

quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
How many range trips before you feel comfortable carrying it for SD?


I've gotten very skilled slaughtering bugs around my house for the past 2 days. Feeling confident, might use this as a back up gun.

quote:
Originally posted by gpbst3:
I ve been wanting one but there is no way im paying $50 plus.


I know it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it in this case.

quote:
Originally posted by Jupiter:
That's it.
I'm getting one.


Dude..it's awesome.


quote:
Originally posted by cparktd:
I bought three for the Grandkids one Christmas.
All three were complete junk, straight in the trash. I don't know what version they were.




Maybe the early models were chincy? The 3.0 is very nicely built.


quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Which tactical Holographic sight will you run on your aSalt-shotty?


I'm thinking of slapping an Eotech on this baby.
September 03, 2020, 11:10 AM
46and2
Tight.

That's what all the Operators use.
September 03, 2020, 02:59 PM
jimb888
I'm IN.

Thanks for the heads up.
September 03, 2020, 03:05 PM
dewhorse
quote:
Originally posted by RAMIUS:
quote:
Originally posted by DennisM:
This would probably fall within New Jersey's 2C:39-1 definition of a "firearm." I'm completely serious.

And, I need one anyway. Ramius, what's the patterning/effective range like on yours?


I'd say the pattern stays pretty tight from about 2-3 feet away. It starts to spread a bit after that. I'll shoot some tin foil at varying distances if I get the chance later.


quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
So Himalayan Sea Salt....that's like +P+ for this thing, right?


When you need that extra penetration for those armored beetles. Wink



quote:
Originally posted by Bassamatic:
Won't you end up with salt all over your house?


I guess if you and some buddies re-enacted the scene from Predator, where they're blindly shooting into the woods. Not really messy though. I use it more in the garage and outside.

quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Will it kill a yellow jacket?


And wasps?


I've killed a wasp this morning. One shot stunned it, a few follow up shots finished it off. I'm pretty sure it'll kill a yellow jacket.

The only insect that has survived so far, was a large beetle with a shell. Might need to use the Himalayan sea salt next time.

I shot myself in the foot from about 2 feet away, and yes, it stings pretty good. I think the 3.0 could be classified as "high powered".

quote:
Originally posted by Skins2881:
How many range trips before you feel comfortable carrying it for SD?


I've gotten very skilled slaughtering bugs around my house for the past 2 days. Feeling confident, might use this as a back up gun.

quote:
Originally posted by gpbst3:
I ve been wanting one but there is no way im paying $50 plus.


I know it's a bit pricey, but it's worth it in this case.

quote:
Originally posted by Jupiter:
That's it.
I'm getting one.


Dude..it's awesome.


quote:
Originally posted by cparktd:
I bought three for the Grandkids one Christmas.
All three were complete junk, straight in the trash. I don't know what version they were.




Maybe the early models were chincy? The 3.0 is very nicely built.


quote:
Originally posted by 46and2:
Which tactical Holographic sight will you run on your aSalt-shotty?


I'm thinking of slapping an Eotech on this baby.


Not to laugh at your pain but the guy who gifted me mine specifically warned against shooting yourself in the foot.

And normally it takes 3 shots and a shoe...foot optional to kill wasps
September 03, 2020, 03:53 PM
flesheatingvirus
Do I have to grow a beard to operate one of these?


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September 03, 2020, 06:15 PM
RAMIUS
quote:
Originally posted by flesheatingvirus:
Do I have to grow a beard to operate one of these?


Mutton chops would be more appropriate.
September 03, 2020, 09:49 PM
apprentice
Want.
What do you figure would happen with...oh I dunno, #12 shot or something? Waspmeggedon?
September 04, 2020, 12:58 AM
Beanhead
quote:
Originally posted by 71 TRUCK:
Nice right-up. I was thinking of buying one to use in my back yard on my patio.
I love the safety warning. "Do not shoot in face or eyes!"


It does sting...
September 04, 2020, 01:27 PM
DaveL
I've had mine since Christmas and it's so much fun I bought one for my neighbor just to spread the joy.

It's also helpful if you forget to salt a really nice NY strip before putting it on the grill last weekend (or so I've heard ...)
September 04, 2020, 02:10 PM
RichardC
quote:
When you need that extra penetration for those armored beetles.


You have to stand on it and shoot a hole in the shell between your feet, then drop in a grenade and bail out.

There's a documentary on military channel or something.


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September 04, 2020, 02:29 PM
RAMIUS
quote:
Originally posted by RichardC:
quote:
When you need that extra penetration for those armored beetles.


You have to stand on it and shoot a hole in the shell between your feet, then drop in a grenade and bail out.

There's a documentary on military channel or something.




Here's a photo of a brave mobile infantry trooper getting ready to use his Morita Assault Rifle against Bug forces during the First Bug War. The Morita Assault Rifle is a military variant of the Bug-A_Salt 3.0. The only real difference is that the Morita comes in full auto, as opposed to semi-auto only for civilians and the Bug-A-Salt 3.0 comes in pump action only.


September 04, 2020, 02:39 PM
Mikus36
If I add a shoulder stock and vertical grip, do I need to register it ??


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September 04, 2020, 03:28 PM
RichardC
Will it shoot coarsely ground black pepper, as a less than lethal ammunition?

Sometimes, a bug just needs to back off.


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September 04, 2020, 03:38 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
quote:
Originally posted by AllenInWV:
So Himalayan Sea Salt....that's like +P+ for this thing, right?


Yes! I was wondering if it was Kosher Salt Rated.


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September 04, 2020, 04:14 PM
RichardC



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September 04, 2020, 06:01 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
3" Magnum?


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September 04, 2020, 08:14 PM
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RAIMUS - have you tried the dove approach?

Lead them a little and hit them in-flight?





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September 05, 2020, 01:12 PM
SigFan
My niece gave me one (probably a 2.0?) for Christmas and it is a hoot! I’m now known as the “Cricket Hunter” as there was a crap ton of crickets And crane flies in the garage in our new home and my wife got a kick out of watching me “stalk” them in the garage. She won’t let me use it inside, though. With practice you can shoot the crane flies out of the air. Fun stuff!

I may have to upgrade.


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September 05, 2020, 01:22 PM
Oat_Action_Man
Is the thing spring powered or air powered?


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