Squirrel rifle

[Nifeman]

I got a Southern Mtn handmade in .36 perc. that I use. 30 gr of FFFG will take the head off as far as my eyes can see (clearly :wink: ). It's a bit heavy in the muzzle, but that just makes it more stable..Bud

 

[CrackStock]

Not a fan of any currently mass-produced small bores. I have an old Thompson Center Seneca which is quite a fine rifle but these are a bit scarce lately.

As to caliber, I have seen several good shooters with .36 cal, but only one with a .32 and he struggled with that one for a while before becoming consistent. I have a .40, but understand that some people and agencies see it as too large. Fortunately, in Mississippi, it is legal for small game.

I know that you say that you want a production gun. That is a difficult concept because there are varying degrees of production. You would understand if you visited Tip Curtis' shop while in action. Seriously, after handling his half stock southern mountain rifle, I would look up Tip Curtis and buy one off of his rack in .36 caliber.

Tip Curtis Frontier Shop
Custom Guns
Parts and Supplies for Kentucky Rifles

P.O. Box 203
4445 Jernigan Road
Cross Plains, TN 37049

Bus: 615-654-4445
Fax: 615-654-4446

CS

 

[gradog]

I have a .32 Crockett that has put 6 tree rats in the pot for me this year. I think there is no better cal. for small game. But be careful a hit in the meat area trashes the kill.

 

[hheneg]

My .36 Seneca will shoot better than I can. Headshot of course.

 

[aeatwood]

If you can find them, Navy Arms had a mule-ear called the Country Boy in .36 and .45. Very light handy little rifle. Haven't shot mine much yet. I consider a mule ear the "thinking man's underhammer". Don't know why there aren't more around.

There were a pair of them on GB a while back, consecutive serial numbers in each caliber for $650 for both. Yes, I snagged them. 8)

 

[VEARL]

I have a T.C. Cherokee 32 Cal. and my one first attempt to build a flintlock rifle in 36 Cal.
The 32 likes 20 Gr. of 3F and the 36 Cal likes 30 Gr of 3F. Both are very accurate and capable of head shots on tree rats, if I do my part.
I like the fact that they are lite in weight, plus they are easy on powder and lead usage.
Love to set down next to a promising tree and shoot all day long. Never mind that I have been known to take a nap under that tree.

 

[Billnpatti]

Here ya go, right off The Forum
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/8738

Move quickly because it may not be there long.

 

[Billnpatti]

Yep, when you reach that "certain age", that's what we do. Ain't it fun? :thumbsup:

 

[Billnpatti]

Found another one for ya on the Forum ads
http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/pp-classifieds/showproduct.php/product/8655/cat/9

 

[dbutch]

I shoot squirrels with 32,36,40 cal. all work all head shots.

32 is a T/C Cherokee
36 Tip Curtis flinter
40 Gm Drop-in barrel for a T/C.

You Have options... :hmm: