.36 or .40???

[David W.]

I buy them by the dozen and usually find several where the grain runs straight and true. So, no problemo.
:thumbsup:

If you by them from Steve Bailey, they will ALL have good straight grain thru them. And this is not a guess, I have bought well over 12 dozen from him, and they are the best and most consistent you will find...... Steve's ad is in the Classifieds of Muzzleblast. I just got in 40 from him, and they are just Awesome.....

Keith Lisle

Thanks for the info, Keith!

I need to join the NMLRA again. I miss the magazine even if the Bevel Brothers are no longer writing.

And even if the ads are full of the modern manure . :barf:

 

[David W.]

Missouri also allows the use of a .40 for deer.

So does Arkansas, but some of my shots would be out of range for deer using a .40. I need the larger caliber.

its overkill for squirrels and bunnies

You've got that right. Even a .36 is over kill for those critters. I use 000 buckshot in my .36 with 22 gr FFFg Swiss, and that is all that is needed.

 

[Birddog6]

Actually a .32 or .36 is a Overkill on them, when a .177 air rifle will kill them. :hmm:

A head shot with a .32, .36, .38, .40 all means dead & I don't eat heads, so it really don't matter to me. Some may be concerned. :idunno:
I download my .40 to 15 grains of Swiss 3F & it will render a squirrel quite dead. :wink:

Keith Lisle

 

[trent/OH]

Thanks for the info, Keith!

I need to join the NMLRA again. I miss the magazine even if the Bevel Brothers are no longer writing. [/quote]


News update on Muzzle Blasts: The Bevel Brothers had an article in the March edition about a very old gang mold they had picked up. It was good to read their quips and barbs once again.

 

[David W.]

Actually a .32 or .36 is a Overkill on them, when a .177 air rifle will kill them. :hmm:

A head shot with a .32, .36, .38, .40 all means dead & I don't eat heads, so it really don't matter to me. Some may be concerned. :idunno:
I download my .40 to 15 grains of Swiss 3F & it will render a squirrel quite dead. :wink:

Keith Lisle

Is that a .177 muzzleloading air rifle? :rotf:

Sorry, had to do that! :grin:

 

[Gobbletn]

Hey guys, thanks to you ALL for your "two cents". I typically downsize where possible. In Tennessee muzzleloader "big game" is legal starting at .36, thus my original desire for that cal. However after deferring to your suggestions the consensus seems to be leaning in the .40 direction... I think you all have helped... Thanks so much...

 

[bchannell]

+1 on what nchawkeye said. That's the only reason I would choose a .40, is the use of 3/8" ramrods.

 

[40calFlintlock]

I chose the 40 caliber flintlock a few years after I began shooting a 58 cal Zouave. There is something special about the overall asthetic beauty and balance of the 40 flintlock over any other caliber or ignition.

As many have stated, it is lethal on any game from flour-filled dixie cups to deer.

Go with the 40 and you'll never be disappointed. :thumbsup:

 

[bob308]

here is what i have done i took a shot out .36 and freshed it to .38. now you would ask why well i have not been able to find a mold larger the single cavity in .40 or .36. but you can find them in .38 for the navy pistols.

 

[Flash Pan Dan]

Bob308 is right. Take a look at this:
Buck Shot Moulds

 

[David W.]

Bob308 is right. Take a look at this:
Buck Shot Moulds

OK way to go, but I personally prefer simply to purchase 5 lb boxes Hornady 000 buckshot ($21). The balls weigh 68 gr which is around 515 balls.

 

[Gobbletn]

Ordered my 42" .40 Southern Classic from Rice... Very excited! Thanks for the input guys.