32 flintlockc loads
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I don't shoot a .32, but I read somewhere that 10gr of FFFg and a .310 ball duplicates what you can expect from a .22lr cartridge. So, 15gr should be fine. If you're not comfortable with that, then take it up to 20gr. 30gr of 3F is considered a hot load in a .32 caliber.
MikeChapin
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I use 30 grains 3F with a .311 ball and a .024 canvas patch. It has a 36" GM barrel.
I tried 20 grains but was getting too many flyers. 30 grains gave good consistent results.
These are good starting points for you. Every rifle is different so you will have to experiment and find what works best in yours.
I tried 20 grains but was getting too many flyers. 30 grains gave good consistent results.
These are good starting points for you. Every rifle is different so you will have to experiment and find what works best in yours.
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My caplock liked 20 grains of Goex fffG behind a .310 ball (Hornady buckshot worked great for me) with .015 pocket drill patching. I used Bore Butter on my patches but I was sparing with it. My method of making lubed patches with Bore Butter was to take a long strip of patch material and spread enough Bore Butter on it to sparingly coat it. Then I would fold it so the buttered sides were together, wrap it in a thick stack of newspaper and iron it with a regular iron set on high. Be sure to use enough paper to keep any of the Bore Butter from getting on the iron or the ironing board (Momma doesn't like such little accidents). This will result in a greasy strip of patching material. You can then either cut your patches at the muzzle or pre-cut them, whichever works for you.
The .32 is bad about fouling so I like to make up a bunch of cleaning patches moistened with Ballistol. I found that it made my rifle much easier to load if I ran a damp patch followed by a dry patch every 3 to 5 shots to remove the fouling.
This is what worked for me but every rifle is different and you will just have to figure out what your baby likes. :thumbsup:
The .32 is bad about fouling so I like to make up a bunch of cleaning patches moistened with Ballistol. I found that it made my rifle much easier to load if I ran a damp patch followed by a dry patch every 3 to 5 shots to remove the fouling.
This is what worked for me but every rifle is different and you will just have to figure out what your baby likes. :thumbsup:
hanshi
Cannon
With my Traditions Crockett, the best all around load is 30 grains 3f and a .311 ball & pillow ticking patches lubed with Hoppes #9 Plus bp lube. It is a good load giving close to 1800 fps in my Crockett. I've killed a number of squirrels with that load and it does fine as long as you stay away from the shoulder & hind quarters.
Nowdays I've taken to using 20 grains 3f. Still plenty stout and accurate but not overly so. I've also never found either the .32 or .36 any more prone to fouling than larger calibers. But each gun IS and individual, alright, and results may vary.
Nowdays I've taken to using 20 grains 3f. Still plenty stout and accurate but not overly so. I've also never found either the .32 or .36 any more prone to fouling than larger calibers. But each gun IS and individual, alright, and results may vary.
wilded
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Remember the .32 is a small game rifle. Here are some loads and velocity from my .32 Cherokee and they should work very well in the Crockett.
10 grains FFFg 1120 FPS equals standard .22 long rifle round
20 grains FFFg 1650 FPS
30 grains FFFg 1870 FPS
Try your rifle with small charges and see what kind of accuracy you get. Body shots with over 20 grains tear up a lot of meat on squirrels and rabbits. I have found that if I am not shooting predators or long range I can get a lot more shots per pound of powder with a 10 or 15 grain charge than the heavier loads. The shot is quieter and seems to foul the bore less. JMHO
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10 grains FFFg 1120 FPS equals standard .22 long rifle round
20 grains FFFg 1650 FPS
30 grains FFFg 1870 FPS
Try your rifle with small charges and see what kind of accuracy you get. Body shots with over 20 grains tear up a lot of meat on squirrels and rabbits. I have found that if I am not shooting predators or long range I can get a lot more shots per pound of powder with a 10 or 15 grain charge than the heavier loads. The shot is quieter and seems to foul the bore less. JMHO
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Wilded, I was glad to see you post those velocity figures. I looked in my Lyman Black Powder Handbook and they start at 36 caliber, at least in my early copy.I like 20-25 grains of 3fg in my 32 for most shooting, both target and hunting small game. Emery
