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1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« on: September 04, 2006, 06:46:44 AM »
The Ney York squirrel season opened Sept. 1st. I cross over the border and hunt them early every year. This was the first time I tried a black powder squirrel rifle. I hit the first one I shot at in the head, from the top of a tree. I would say that it was as much fun as I have ever had shooting small game. The CVA shoots one hole groups @25 yards with 25 grains of 777 and a Hornady round ball. Once the leaves fall I will shoot a few more.

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Re: 1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2006, 04:37:29 AM »
Nothing like it in hunting!
I have a Traditions .32 that I got from Graybeard and
I absolutely love it. I use 30 grains of 777 and a .315 round ball
with a tight fitting patch. It is a tack driver inside of about 40 yards.
Try rabbits along fence rows, or fire break roads,
 It is a blast. I have a .31 Cal Baby dragoon revolver
that I carry with me too. Hunting small game with that black powder Duo
is one of my most favorite hunting pass times.
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Re: 1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2006, 08:07:11 AM »
I was thinking about a handgun as a back up. How is the .31? Close range I am sure but fun nuntheless. What diameter ball does the revolver use? Shotgunner
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Re: 1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2006, 12:29:03 PM »
I have been using .323 but .320 work and seem to fit
tight enough too. It is actually pretty accurate too.
I can normally get pretty close to the rabbits and head shots
are what I go for. If I can get within about 20-25 yards, I am
gonna take the shot with my handgun... Anything over that
and I will use my rifle.  Traditions has a nice .32 single shot
handgun that I am eye-balling too. Only bad thing is that
My rifle shoots .315 Balls and I have to carry both diameters.
If I get the Traditions, I should be able to use the same bullets in it and my rifle.
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Re: 1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2006, 04:40:21 AM »
Quote from: shotgunner on September 04, 2006, 06:46:44 AM
The Ney York squirrel season opened Sept. 1st. I cross over the border and hunt them early every year. This was the first time I tried a black powder squirrel rifle. I hit the first one I shot at in the head, from the top of a tree. I would say that it was as much fun as I have ever had shooting small game. The CVA shoots one hole groups @25 yards with 25 grains of 777 and a Hornady round ball. Once the leaves fall I will shoot a few more.

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Sounds like fun!!!!
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Re: 1st squirrel with a CVA .32
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2006, 04:53:18 AM »
The PA season opens soon. We have a good mast crop this year and if I can get my back in shape, I am looking forward to shooting a few more. I am still looking and almost bought a Cherokee last week. I want to try a .36 also. Shotgunner
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