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    Traditions Crockett 32 = POS !

    New Ramrod I live with in a stones throw of Dixie Gunworks, so I went over and bought one of their 1/4 fiberglass ramrods and the ends to fit. I cut to length, trimed the ends to fit the brass fittings and epoxied them on. I also made one out of hickory that they sell. It looks great, but I...
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    Traditions Crockett 32 = POS !

    I came up with a little "fix" for that patch grabbing proble. Other than that, I replaced the ram rod with a 1/4 inch fiberglass, and just shoot the fire out of it!
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    You didn't happen to take any pictures of the operation, did you? I think I follow what you are saying though. I may have to give that a try? :hmm:
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    If I had it to do over again, I would buy something else! :( Probably a Dixie Cub in .40! O well, live and learn!
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    I buy all my supplies from Dixie Gunworks (it's just down the street) and have found a 1/4 rod works best. I tried using the 5/16 rods, but they where just too tight. I have setteled on the 1/4 inch fiberglass super rod from Dixie. I have a jag on one end and just a brass thimble on the other...
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    We received a lot of rain yesterday and this morning. Around here that means the river will be full of floties(trash, two leater bottles, pop bottles etc.) Took my 14 year old with his .22 and I took the Crocket! I had made some pillow ticking strips dipped in wonder lube for cut patches...
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    I should have stated my progression. I started out with .10 prelubed patches, .15 prelubed patches, .310 and .315 Hornady balls. The .10 and .31 where very loose fit. The .10 and .31 where better but accuracy was still all over. Next the .310 and .15 patch, better but not so good. I...
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    I sure wish mine would shoot well with those lower powered loadings! The main reason I bought the rifle was to shoot squirels with while the leaves are still on the trees and most shots are inside 20 yards. I was able to make it out to the range monday for some more testing. With 25 grs of...
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    The extra large powder chamber is the reason you need fairly large charges to keep the ball in the riflings. Removing the plug took a fair amount of force but after it began to back out it was fairly easy. It looks like it was filled with some kind of pipe seal that hardens with time. I...
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    Crockett rifle breach-fix-

    My new crocket rifle locked a jag in the breach a few days ago. I had to pull the breach plug to free the ramrod and jag with patch. The culprit was a free space between the barrel and the face of the breach plug that let the cleaning patch bunch up around the neck of the jag on the back stroke...
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    One more stupid Crockett question

    The idea of using a "spacer" between the plug and bore end had already crossed my mind. I think this is the route I am gonna take. Looks like a trip to Lowes to pick up some brass washers is in order here. I also think this may help with the lower powder charges not being accurate. Thanks...
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    One more stupid Crockett question

    I bought a crockett .32 a month or so ago and finaly was able to get out and shoot it this past week. Initial thoughts seem to be a good rifle. Now for the night mare! I ran a jag with patch down the barell and promptly LOCKED the ram rod into the gun! I took it out to the shop and tried...
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    .45 cal, Too big for squirell

    Well, it's a done deal now,I sold my Marlin 17 Mach 2 and I bought a Traditions Crockett in .32 today! Boy I guess that is about the extreme spread in squrill rifles! The first thing I did when I got it home, was to make a hickory ramrod for it. This little rifle seems very well made, I hope it...
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    .45 cal, Too big for squirell

    Oooooo! Ya'll talking about a .40 are giving me goose bumps! Here in Tennessee you can indeed use a .40 to deer hunt with, and I have been leaning in that direction. I'm eyeing a Dixie Cub in 40 cal, and Dixie Gunworks has them on special through the end of the month! I would realy like to try...
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    .45 cal, Too big for squirell

    I am thinking of getting a long rifle for hunting small game and target shooting. Is a .45 too big for squirell, or should I get a .36 or .32? I have a .50 hawkin that I have taken many deer with in the last 18 years. I have taken one squirell with this rifle, but feel it is realy too big!
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    Hi all! From Tennessee

    I signed on to glean some insights and maby pick up some pointers. This forum seems just what I was looking for. I hate those inline muzzle loaders! They have always seemed like cheating to me! I have an old Italian Hawkin copy I bought from Dixie Gunworks in about 1982. It has been faithfull to...
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