Small Game

[Infantryboots]

32 or 36 and why?

 

[Slamfire]

.36 Cause I don't like limb bacon, griz and 'yotes are harder to kill. :winking:

 

[Runner]

36. Easier to load in the field as it gets shot a few times. Maxiball conical over 50 grains of 3f is great for song dogs!

 

[wire]

36. More useful over all. You can do alot more with it than the .32 and as its already been said easier to load after a few shots.

 

[Walks Alone]

While I use both I prefer the 36's.

If I know for sure I will only be doing squirrels or rabbits, the 32's go... for bigger varmints and predators then the 36's. If it might be a mixed bag of small game on a given trek, the 36's (handle everything best).

 

36, mostly because I just like it better and as others have staed it is a bit more versatile. It's also a better caliber as small game increases in size to fox and yodel dogs.

For rabbits and squirrels I believe head shots are much desired with either caliber as both are quite destructive on body shots.

Vic

 

[PreglerD]

How about a good caliber for red fox? Also .36 ?

 

[Alberta Black]

I have had both and prefer the .36 for it's versatility and ease of loading. Head shots are indeed a must if you intend to eat your game. Both kill rabbits.

AB

 

[KyFlintlock]

I have a .32 and do find it tough to load after a few shots as mentioned. If I had it to do over, I'd get the .36.

Good luck
wess

 

[Infantryboots]

Which 36cal muzzleloader do you have?

 

[wire]

Cabelas Blue Ridge rifle had it for 4 years its been a good rifle and they had it on sale recently for 409.00 dollers its a great deal if its still on sale.

 

Kirr....yes, the 36 is more than adequate for fox, within it's range limitations and our shooting ability.

Infantry, my 36 is a Southern Mountain flinter with as pretty a piece of maple as I've seen. 20 grs. Fffg under a PRB and no squirrel is getting away as long as I do my part, which I don't always do!

Vic

 

[renovato]

.36 because it does not foul as fast and for its versatility. That said, I prefer the .32 for no other reason that "just because".