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B.L.E. · December 24, 2012, 02:27 PM

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.

December 24, 2012, 02:27 PM	#4
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	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.