Info on TRADITIONS Rifle

[RemingtonMagnum]

Has anyone on the list use are shot the TRADITIONS rifle? Who does it shoot? Will it stand up like the T/C and Lyman rifles? How accurate are they when shooting?

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

[rebel dunn]

What kind of traditions rifle? I have a Frontier rifle that I have killed a couple of deer with .I have had it for about 15 years an I have no complaints at all.I am in the middle of rebarreling it with aGM fast twist barrel but the other barrel is still in fine condition.

[RemingtonMagnum]

It is a TRADITIONS Crockett in 32 cal.

Don

[rebel dunn]

I have one of those also, I think you will like it ,Mine seems to prefer about 25 grains of FFFg Goex powder. It shoots minute of Squirrel head at around 25 yards.Hope this helps.

[jgalar]

I have a crocket, its a sweet rifle. I haven't shot it a lot, but its a fine shooter once you get the charge it likes and file the sights in.

[lostid]

 The Traditions are a good rifle for the money and are fine shooters. I like the deep land/groove configuration the barrels have and the idea of proper twist rates. 1-48 is a slow twist for .32-.40 cal. rifles and made for ball shooting.
The locks are stamped and can be a bit rough from the factory. Yet with proper tuning, i.e.,dis-assembly and polishing with a fine stone too remove any trace of sharp edges or burrs on all of the working parts, it's fast and reliable. The leaf spring is strong, and all parts are readily available for replacement if lost or broken.
 The double set triggers of the Traditions can be confusing for the novice to adjust. Their like backwards from the common T/C and Lyman style trigger, just clean them well and read the instructions carefully and you can have a "hair" trigger set if you like.
 It's like this, if you can "tinker" a bit, you'll have a "tack driver"
 best wishes, lostid

[RemingtonMagnum]

Does the Traditions Crockett have a double set trigger?

Thanks
Don

[dodd3]

don they have duble set trigger.
bernie

[lostid]

It is a TRADITIONS Crockett in 32 cal.Don

2dayslater

Does the Traditions Crockett have a double set trigger????ThanksDon

hhmmm..(,,?) oop's

Guess I don't know how ta qoute good like sum of them fellers,
good luck there mr remington magnum,,i hope you know there are traditional shooters here to help you on any topic..just give us a little help with your amount of knowledge and the truth of your experiance with "TRADITIONAL" bp,,GADD'S the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked..!

[RemingtonMagnum]

I am serious about the Tradition Crockett. All I know is what you have shared with me and I thank each of you for your help. I have seen one photo with a paragraph of writing. The photo appears to be a double set trigger but the writing does not say this for certain. I have learn not to trust a photo on items without some input. I was afraid that some did and some did not have the double set trigger. Perhaps you had to special order the item.

From all you are sharing with me I am convinced they are good rifles.

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

[RemingtonMagnum]

It is a TRADITIONS Crockett in 32 cal.Don

2dayslater

Does the Traditions Crockett have a double set trigger????ThanksDon

hhmmm..(,,?) oop's

Guess I don't know how ta qoute good like sum of them fellers,
good luck there mr remington magnum,,i hope you know there are traditional shooters here to help you on any topic..just give us a little help with your amount of knowledge and the truth of your experiance with "TRADITIONAL" bp,,GADD'S the only dumb question is the one that isn't asked..!

No I did not pay good attention to your post. You stated 32-40 and I thought you were discussing another rifle. To my knowledge the Tradition Crockett did not make a 32.40. Well at least I can laugh at myself. I also did not know the made a 40 cal Crockett.

Don

[quickdtoo]

Don, google "traditions crocket rifle" you'll get lots of hits, several with pics. Here's a good one.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=211392

And a pic from Dixie.



Tim

[jgalar]

Reread lostid's post he pretty much answers your questions.

It does have 2 triggers. For the price you pay it is a very nice rifle. I have had a part break on another Traditions rifle and after a call to them I received a new part in the mail.

As posted above the 1 in 48 twist is slow in a 32. When I ordered mine I was concerned that I would not be able to get it to shoot well with light loads - I wanted to put a ball into a bunny or tree rat and not blow it up. It shoots very well with 15-20 grains of powder (depending on what you're using) but is rated up to 35 grains.

The instructions for adjusting the trigger are easy to follow and make for an awesome trigger pull when set. If you are not familiar with having double triggers:
The front trigger fires the gun. Its your typical crappy rifle trigger - you don't need to set the trigger to just shoot the gun. The rear trigger is the  set trigger. It is pulled until it clicks. This sets the front trigger for a very light sweet trigger pull.

Don't know if this is a concern to you but I'm 50 and can't see the sights on many guns anymore - I can still see and shoot with the stock sights on the Crocket.

32s can be a little tough to load. Thats a tiny ball to center on a tiny patch. I cut my patches from a strip off the barrel. Of course you may not be as uncoordinated as I am.

As for accuracy - I have adjusted my sights to be a tad high at 25 yards as that is the range I expect to be wacking things, with 50 being a long shot. The gun will consistantly make what I call Mickey Mouses with a 3 shot group. I'm sure others can do better, but it did not take much experimenting with loads to get the results that I was satisfied with.

Just buy the dang thing - you'll like it!

[RemingtonMagnum]

Speaking of failing eyesight have you tried Varalux are some brand of this type glasses. I could not even see the sights until I got these glasses. Really work great.

Thanks
Don

[jgalar]

I wear them, but find shooting without glasses easier. I use shooting glasses and take shorter shots. An older brother had the laser eye surgery and now has perfect vision - I can't afford that at this time.

[crow_feather]

I been paintin red x's on deer I can ketch up ter. I figger that when they have their babies, they might pass that red x on to em and theyll be easier ta shoot.

[RemingtonMagnum]

Several year ago I was hunting deer and out walked a doe with a bright orange collar. It does tricks on you mind. Is that some big dog make sure now. Turns out it had escaped from a licenced breeder with a radio collor. They said it had been tranquilized twice but still gets out. For sure it makes you shake your head.

The order for the Crockett is going out today. I am getting the "dang thing", thanks for the help.

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

[RemingtonMagnum]

The photo that Tim has don't do the rifle justice. Mine got here today and it is outstanding nice rifle. I got mine form one of our supporters MidSouth. The Tradition Crockett is $270 plus shipping they have more in stock if you are looking for a nice 32 Cal Squirrel rifle.

Don Jackson Remington Magnum/Ultramag

[quickdtoo]

How bout a  pic of yours, Don??  

thx,

Tim