December 24, 2012, 02:03 PM | #1 |
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i'd love a 32cal rifle
what are some of the better ones out there but are affordable on a poor man's budget?
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December 24, 2012, 02:16 PM | #2 |
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Better and affordable don't really go together. Cabela's has the Traditions Crockett on sale for 469.99 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Tradi...h-All+Products
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One reason you don't see more small bore "squirrel rifles" is that caliber has little to do with the overall cost of a rifle. It costs just as much to make a .32 as it does to make a .54. Most shooters, especially those new to muzzleloading think bigger is better so if they see a .54 and a .32 at the same price, they go for the .54.
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December 24, 2012, 03:03 PM | #5 |
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There's some nice .32's on Track of the Wolf but are priced accordingly.
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December 24, 2012, 03:09 PM | #6 |
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if someone knows where one is for trade, let me know. I Use #11 and 209 primers now for the 50's I have, so sticking with those would be nice.
local gentleman had a cherokee in 32 and a 45 barrel to go with it, saw my ad the day after he sold it. |
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December 26, 2012, 02:50 AM | #8 |
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Traditions .32 Deer hunter
Traditions lists their .32 Deer hunter for $299 which has a wood stock and adjustable lite optic sights. And it's also factory drilled & tapped for scope mounts.
http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/pr...cfa3bc824cf352 It's easiest to call Traditions directly to order: Traditions Performance Firearms 1375 Boston Post Road P.O. Box 776 Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Phone# 860-388-4656 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 7:45am-4:30pm Friday 7:45-3:15pm |
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I'd like to have a .32 for shooting squirrels and targets, but we couldn't use it for deer here. Only .40 or larger.
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December 26, 2012, 09:20 AM | #11 |
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VA allows a .36 cal. I wonder who allows a .32? Somebody must, since it's called a .32 Deer Hunter
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December 26, 2012, 12:19 PM | #12 |
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You migh just want to try a .32 before buying one, if you know anybody with one.
I once had a jones for a .32, myself, and bought a like-new T/C Hawken stock/lock with a 28" green Mountain drop-in .32 bbl installed for $350 from another site's classifieds. Actually using the .32 turned out to be a horse of another color, though - since the tiny ball was a PITA to patch/load, etc, although very decently accurate. Cal .32 accessories are so hard to find, that it's easier to self-make them, too. OTOH, I soon sold it & bought a .36 for small game (I already had another "over .40 cal mandated for deer", larger frontstuffer). Compared to the .32, the .36 was MUCH easier to patch/load, just as accurate, and more importantly, carried the ball further with accuracy. YMMV, of course - but that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it ! . |
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CVA used to make a .32 "squirrel rifle" - I had one that was a left handed rifle. I'm not a big fan of CVA as far as rifles but it was a pretty good little shooter. I bought it used down at Friendship and it had a scope on it. It turned out to be a nice shooting little rifle and pretty accurate.
I used to shoot at an informal shoot once a month. One of the guys had a H & A underhammer fitted with a .32 caliber barrel. It was kind of a standing joke as he showed up each month with a powder flask and the rest of his supplies, caps, patches, balls, etc. in a musket cap tin. A lot of kidding but when it came down to the picking of prizes - he was usually first. It was his only gun and gave credence to the old saying . . . "beware of the man who shoots one gun". You might keep track of what is on gun broker and put a WTB in the classifieds here and see what shows up.
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I use a TC Hawkin with a GM .36 caliber drop in barrel. It's really sweet to shoot and very accurate.
I have been using Hornady 000 buckshot with a .020 patch. It's hard to shoot cheaper than that. Recoil? What recoil? |
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Size does make a difference.
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December 28, 2012, 12:43 PM | #17 |
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Im starting to consider a .36. Reloading supplies are EVERYWHERE locally and seems a little more user friendly.
I did snag a older H&R 45 caliber huntsman from a friend for $60. thought I'd be able to use .457"s that I cast but thats a no-go |
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