My new Tennessee Bean rifle...

[htredneck]

Haven't posted much but have been lurking and reading quite a bit. So much so I developed the urge for a .36 caliber squirrel thumper. Started searching and putting together kits and then... I came across my undoing. A couple of emails later and now this beauty is mine (or will be when it gets here). Hopefully I will be takingher for walks in the woods, ruining some squirrels days, in a couple of weeks. Southern Mountain Tennessee Bean .36...

 

[Billnpatti]

She's a beauty, that's for sure. My favorite squirrel caliber is .32 but the .36 is a dandy caliber, too. A nice light load will be your best bet as long as it is an accurate load for that rifle. If you have to go with a hotter load to get the needed accuracy, just be sure to shoot them in the head or you may end up with two pieces of squirrel. At any rate, you have a dandy rifle and one that you should be proud of and enjoy hunting with. Congrats on your fine new aquisition.

 

[htredneck]

Thanks!
I'm hoping to get by with a 20 - 25 grain load.

 

[hanshi]

20 grains of 3F works fine in my .36 SMR. Going up to 30 grains maintains fine accuracy but higher velocity.

 

[torn moc]

That's a Beauty and you will be very proud of it !
....nice caliber too !!! drool.................

 

[kaintuck]

:hatsoff:
I think it's a very nice rifle, it will probably only the 1st :haha:

Treat us to the targets when you get around to shooting her....

Marc n tomtom

 

[Crewdawg445]

DROOL... :hatsoff:

 

[JeffG]

Wow what an eye catcher!! Very nicely done! :thumbsup:

 

[trent/OH]

I only see three of the pictures, but I like all three. I especially like the feather in the stock.

 

[htredneck]

:hatsoff:
I think it's a very nice rifle, it will probably only the 1st :haha:

Treat us to the targets when you get around to shooting her....

Marc n tomtom

This will make number two.
I'm so ate up that this one is not even here yet and I am already on the prowl for a .54 Hawken!

 

[kopfjaeger]

I seen it for sale on Sitting Fox Muzzleloaders awhile back. It is a sweet squirrel rifle. Should be a joy to shoot. :thumbsup:

 

[RonRC]

Beautiful!
I have a soft spot for such nice longrifles.
Ron

 

[htredneck]

I seen it for sale on Sitting Fox Muzzleloaders awhile back. It is a sweet squirrel rifle. Should be a joy to shoot. :thumbsup:

Bingo!
Never even knew they existed until now. I have to say, Ray Franks (the owner) has been exceptionally pleasant to deal with andhas answered every question I have asked without issue. Enough so, he is in strong running for me to commission a special project I have in mind to him.

 

[Bob J]

htredneck - that .36 southern rifle is a beauty! The double grease holes with lid is truly unique I really enjoy my .36 southern flintlock, it is fun to shoot at clays hung on strings, charcoal briquettes, and perfect for squirrel hunting, too. I am sure you are going to enjoy that beautiful rifle! :thumbsup:

 

[William O.]

Ooooo, she is a beauty! Hope you have her for many, many happy years!

 

[htredneck]

Thanks guys!
If she shoots half as good as she looks, the only way it's leaving my posession will be for someone to inherit it.

 

[AZbpBurner]

:hatsoff:
I think it's a very nice rifle, it will probably only the 1st :haha:

Treat us to the targets when you get around to shooting her....

Marc n tomtom

This will make number two.
I'm so ate up that this one is not even here yet and I am already on the prowl for a .54 Hawken!

You don't yet have your .36 and already you've come to your senses and need a .54 cal squirrel shooter.

I've wrecked enough squirrels with Dad's .40 cal. that one of his shooting buddies recommended a larger caliber, heavy load to just bark them. Falling squirrel solidly hits the ground and no torn off at the shoulders, or messy 1/2 head missing.

Too bad it won't be of any use, that .36 is a beauty :rotf:

 

[htredneck]

:hatsoff:
I think it's a very nice rifle, it will probably only the 1st :haha:

Treat us to the targets when you get around to shooting her....

Marc n tomtom

This will make number two.
I'm so ate up that this one is not even here yet and I am already on the prowl for a .54 Hawken!

You don't yet have your .36 and already you've come to your senses and need a .54 cal squirrel shooter.

I've wrecked enough squirrels with Dad's .40 cal. that one of his shooting buddies recommended a larger caliber, heavy load to just bark them. Falling squirrel solidly hits the ground and no torn off at the shoulders, or messy 1/2 head missing.

Too bad it won't be of any use, that .36 is a beauty :rotf:

Tried barking with a .50 one time just to see if it actually worked. Big ole fox squirrel absolutely detontated when i missed the tree by a couple inches...

 

[ike]

I barked one this winter for the first time. The only thing missing on the squirrel was his foot. There was a big red blotch under his neck. He came off of the limb like he had just stepped on a hot coal landed on the ground twitched a couple of times and that was it. He is not in my freezer waiting for the stew. .40 cla fl usually claims 8 to 10 each year,

ike

 

[Mountainman56]

That is a purdy rifle for sure. :thumbsup: I always wanted a small bore but somehow never managed to own one.