I had the same problem, had my eyes fixed cataracts removed with lens implants, problem solved.My old eyes are not that good anymore. I’m lucky to even hit a squirrel anywhere.
I had the same problem, had my eyes fixed cataracts removed with lens implants, problem solved.My old eyes are not that good anymore. I’m lucky to even hit a squirrel anywhere.
I love that little one...I have a Thompson Center Hawken with a Green Mountain .40 cal barrel that I added to it. Funny thing is I have never shot it. I also have an <AMR> stock that I found a .40 cal barrel which is 16 1/2 inches long. For a Buggy Rifle (carbine) it is very accurate.
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Well it certainly is cool. I like long rifles but, for hunting and general goofing off in the woods I really like a short barrel. Very nice.I found all the parts for it on eBay long before they banned any firearm related items.
My go to target rifle.is a Ohio Vincent style.
From 10 to 125 yards it's one smoking accurate deal.
Here’s my recent monthly target. 40 cal. 3 of 5 tight group.Seeking information on a .40 caliber. I have zero experience with one and if I get one, it will be for squirrel hunting. My thoughts are if it is downloaded a bit, it might not tear up a squirrel too much. I've heard that a .40 caliber is suppose to be pretty darn accurate, which is a must. I'm looking for good accuracy out to 30 yards, maybe more. Good accuracy as in 1" groups or better.
It will not be used for big game and it must not be a flintlock.
Powder charge?
Round ball availability?
Thank you
Agree. I really like a .32 for squirrel hunting. At only 20 grains of powder and small .310 round ball, it’s very economical. With its 32” barrel, my Crockett Squirrel rifle is fairly quiet on the shot (which is a biggie for me) as well as less damage done to squirrels on body shots. Use of a loading block eliminates trouble handling the smaller .310 round ball out in the woods.Way back when.... I had a .36 T/C. Fun gun but even at .36 cal it was brutal on squirrels. If I was to do it again, I would look for a .32 cal.
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