SQUIRREL HUNTING RIG

[Jetmech]

Someone earlier suggested a thread to show squirrel hunting rigs. Seems squirrel hunting is very popular amongst our crowd.

Here’s a pic of mine. Like to see more.

 

[Hermit Tim]

I like the whole kit but that rifle is really nice. As is the horn, bag, and knife. I'd hunt with it.

 

[nessmuk]

What caliber is the rifle?

 

[Jetmech]

What caliber is the rifle?

.36, new to me, have not shot it yet. Hoping to change that soon.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

.36, new to me, have not shot it yet. Hoping to change that soon.

Please post how you like it.
Pictures of the targets and your load.

 

[Jetmech]

Will do. I need to start suffering some hearing loss and lead exposure (range time).

Here is another squirrel rig of mine.

 

[Rifleman1776]

Only improvement that could be made to that pic is if the rifle were a flinter.

 

[Jetmech]

Only improvement that could be made to that pic is if the rifle were a flinter.

I agree with that. I collected quite a few caplocks before I got bitten by the flintlock bug.

 

[Thingamajiggy]

Haven't chased squirrels in quite some time and never with a muzzleloader. Now ya got me itchin to try, gotta go find a rig now, LOL.

 

[Jetmech]

My plan this year will be to take my squirrel rifle when deer hunting and take my deer rifle when squirrel hunting.

I think the odds for success will improve that way.

 

[snakebit]

Haven't chased squirrels in quite some time and never with a muzzleloader. Now ya got me itchin to try, gotta go find a rig now, LOL.

Whattarya waiting for? 49 and a wakeup for PA squirrel season!

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

I agree with that. I collected quite a few caplocks before I got bitten by the flintlock bug.

I was bitten by that same bug.

Haven't chased squirrels in quite some time and never with a muzzleloader. Now ya got me itchin to try, gotta go find a rig now, LOL.

Go for Brother.
I used a Double Barrel 12ga muzzleloader for a few years, last year was the first time use small caliber PRB.
It's a challenge and very rewarding.

 

[Gum Slough Muzzleloader]

Whattarya waiting for? 49 and a wakeup for PA squirrel season!

Keep counting it will Come.

 

[Jetmech]

Another squirrel hunting rig with my wife’s 36 cap gun. The horn and message are her favorite and the youth sized rifle fits her well.

Jeff

 

[yellowhammer]

Dang, 3 sweet rigs!?! I am very covetous.

That first one is killer; I lust.

 

[Jetmech]

Another squirrel hunting rig with my wife’s 36 cap gun. The horn and message are her favorite and the youth sized rifle fits her well.

JeffView attachment 336724

Thanks, it’s become an addiction. I truly appreciate the builders craftsmanship. They are however field grade guns and very rustic bags/horns which I like.

 

[Hermit Tim]

Thanks, it’s become an addiction. I truly appreciate the builders craftsmanship. They are however field grade guns and very rustic bags/horns which I like.

That's exactly what I like too. I do admire the really slicked up and custom rifles some of the guys on here have. I appreciate them showing them off. For me it's like an art gallery with some beautiful pieces. But when it comes to my stuff I like it rustic, plain, and simple.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Another squirrel hunting rig with my wife’s 36 cap gun. The horn and message are her favorite and the youth sized rifle fits her well.

JeffView attachment 336724

Hi Jeff could we please get more info and pictures of her knife thanks?

 

[Jetmech]

Hi Jeff could we please get more info and pictures of her knife thanks?

I believe this to be a Jack Duprey knife. Corn cob handle.

 

[Wncman]

Will do. I need to start suffering some hearing loss and lead exposure (range time).

Here is another squirrel rig of mine.View attachment 336525

Those acorns pattern pretty well