Author Topic: Looking for a small game gun (Read 532 times)

shotgunner · « **on:** March 07, 2006, 08:35:32 AM »

I am somewhat new to muzzle loading and am interested in a 32 or 36 caliber gun for squirrels and rabbits. I would prefer to find a T/C Senaca or Chreokee. Will I have trouble with a 32 ramrod? Does anyone know where I could find one? Advice on loads would help. Shotgunner

ButlerFord45 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2006, 10:30:18 AM »

Take a look at the Traditions Crockett Rifle, it seems to be a step above the rest of the Traditions line.

jgalar · « **Reply #2 on:** March 07, 2006, 05:17:25 PM »

I have a Traditions Crocket and it is a very nice gun for the money. The rear sight is also far enough forward that my 50 year old eyes can still see them. For a charge the lightest load that the gun will shoot well so that you don't blow the cr@p out of the game. 15-20 grains should do the trick.

sharps4590 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2006, 09:13:15 AM »

I prefer a 36. I have two, one is a Mowery and the other a Southern Mountain influenced flint. Both will cloverleaf at 25 yards, off a bench. There isn't a thing wrong with a 32 and I've owned several over the years. I just prefer the 36 and I believe it's just a bit more versatile caliber than the 32. Both are pretty much regulated to nothing larger than a coyote and them at close range. 20 grs. of Fffg ought to shoot very well in either caliber. For me head shots are still a must as either caliber is quite destructive on small game, even with the moderate 20 gr. load. 40 grs. in a 36 has been a crackerjack of a good load for larger, small critters.

Vic