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Cosmoline · March 30, 2001, 06:04 PM

I'm thinking about getting a small-bore flintlock squirrel rifle for, what else, squirrel. My usual weapon is a 94-22 levergun, but I'd like to get back into black powder for the mystique of it. I've got a few questions for the learned elite. Has anyone actually used these weapons for hunting small game? How useful are smooth-bore weapons for nailing such small, fast-moving targets? Who makes the best/least expensive kit?

Thanks!

March 30, 2001, 06:04 PM	#1
Cosmoline Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2000 Posts: 1,080	I'm thinking about getting a small-bore flintlock squirrel rifle for, what else, squirrel. My usual weapon is a 94-22 levergun, but I'd like to get back into black powder for the mystique of it. I've got a few questions for the learned elite. Has anyone actually used these weapons for hunting small game? How useful are smooth-bore weapons for nailing such small, fast-moving targets? Who makes the best/least expensive kit? Thanks!