Use a loading block problem solvedi built a smr in .32 . just sold it. it was fine shooting.
also built a .30 in flint. it shoots great but my old arthritic fingers play hob with those tiny balls when loading. i get plenty of exercise bending over to pick them up, after dropping them into the snow!
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Pete G
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I still am, but my body and vision are both old, so very old!
Do it, they're fun. I had five in percussion and converted two of them to flint. Still have five.
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still have to handle them tiny things to load in a block, but you gave me a idea what to do today if i can avoid the resident drill sergeant!
Better to handle them at home sitting at workbench than scratching in the leaves lol
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you haven't seen my workbench!🤣 it is where things go to never be seen again.
now you have me thinking about cleaning up!
think i will go back to bed!Sorry I didn't mean to inspire you to workyou haven't seen my workbench!🤣 it is where things go to never be seen again.
now you have me thinking about cleaning up!
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better inspiration than a bullwhip!
didn't get out fast enough. the slave driver just planned out my day!
I have hunted with a 32 and shot many matches with it as well. It is a slow 1/66 twist so I shoot heavier than average charges for accuracy. The loading block with well greased patches makes loading easy with no problems when hunting. Also have a less expensive 32 factory rifle that I used to take my city raised nephews hunting. That is a very different story.
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Dobie Gillis. one of my favorite shows back when.
well i just finished sanding a scrap of maple in between salvos from the commander in chief. i need the holes to be .310 to hold the ball and a .008 patch.
hanshi
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Most of my squirrel hunting was with a .32 Crockett and it is a fine little rifle. My current .32 is a SMR flintlock. I have never experienced any of the problems I read about. I simply shoot until I have to stop and never swab the bore until it's cleaning time. Anywhere from 20 to 30 grains of 3F gives nickle size groups at 40 yards if I have a good day. Good days are rare now because it gets harder to see well. At the range I usually load with the wood, underbarrel rod. With a load of 20 grns of Swiss 3F and a .311" ball patched with .024" canvas I get really nice groups. The same loads but with Goex instead of Swiss are also very nice.
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I’ve got a 44” Rice A weight barrel in .32 sitting here waiting for me to build onto a rifle.
Maybe I should get busy.
Maybe I should get busy.
What's stopping you?
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I ordered a .38 barrel from Charlie Burton over a year ago that I really wanted to be my next build, but I haven’t heard from him yet, so it’s looking like it might be time for the .32.
Newtire
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I remember, was once married to one of those. God bless her! She was a great Mom but was a severe impediment to my shooting activities.
