i'd love a 32cal rifle

Hawg + 1

Better and affordable don't really go together. Cabela's has the Traditions Crockett on sale for 469.00
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Ya got that right and as far as new, this is about the only thing available. Now on used, there are still quite a few around but you have to hunt them down. TC Cherokee comes to mind but again, they are not cheap. You did not state Traditional or In-Line. TC use to make a System-1 in .32. Check out Pedersoli and see what they are listing. .... :)

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One reason you don't see more small bore "squirrel rifles" is that caliber has little to do with the overall cost of a rifle. It costs just as much to make a .32 as it does to make a .54. Most shooters, especially those new to muzzleloading think bigger is better so if they see a .54 and a .32 at the same price, they go for the .54.
 
if someone knows where one is for trade, let me know. I Use #11 and 209 primers now for the 50's I have, so sticking with those would be nice.

local gentleman had a cherokee in 32 and a 45 barrel to go with it, saw my ad the day after he sold it.
 
Traditions .32 Deer hunter

Traditions lists their .32 Deer hunter for $299 which has a wood stock and adjustable lite optic sights. And it's also factory drilled & tapped for scope mounts.

http://www.traditionsfirearms.com/product_info.php?products_id=120&osCsid=f7c553032890c10dc7cfa3bc824cf352

It's easiest to call Traditions directly to order:

Traditions Performance Firearms
1375 Boston Post Road
P.O. Box 776
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Phone# 860-388-4656

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday 7:45-3:15pm
 
I'd like to have a .32 for shooting squirrels and targets, :) but we couldn't use it for deer here. Only .40 or larger.
 
I'd like to have a .32 for shooting squirrels and targets, but we couldn't use it for deer here. Only .40 or larger.
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.35 and larger here. The .35 Whelen is pretty popular.
 
You migh just want to try a .32 before buying one, if you know anybody with one.

I once had a jones for a .32, myself, and bought a like-new T/C Hawken stock/lock with a 28" green Mountain drop-in .32 bbl installed for $350 from another site's classifieds.

Actually using the .32 turned out to be a horse of another color, though - since the tiny ball was a PITA to patch/load, etc, although very decently accurate.
Cal .32 accessories are so hard to find, that it's easier to self-make them, too.

OTOH, I soon sold it & bought a .36 for small game (I already had another "over .40 cal mandated for deer", larger frontstuffer).

Compared to the .32, the .36 was MUCH easier to patch/load, just as accurate, and more importantly, carried the ball further with accuracy.

YMMV, of course - but that's my story, and I'm stickin' to it !


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CVA used to make a .32 "squirrel rifle" - I had one that was a left handed rifle. I'm not a big fan of CVA as far as rifles but it was a pretty good little shooter. I bought it used down at Friendship and it had a scope on it. It turned out to be a nice shooting little rifle and pretty accurate.

I used to shoot at an informal shoot once a month. One of the guys had a H & A underhammer fitted with a .32 caliber barrel. It was kind of a standing joke as he showed up each month with a powder flask and the rest of his supplies, caps, patches, balls, etc. in a musket cap tin. A lot of kidding but when it came down to the picking of prizes - he was usually first. It was his only gun and gave credence to the old saying . . . "beware of the man who shoots one gun".

You might keep track of what is on gun broker and put a WTB in the classifieds here and see what shows up.
 
I'm happy

Compared to the .32, the .36 was MUCH easier to patch/load, just as accurate, and more importantly, carried the ball further with accuracy.
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This has been my experience as well. Started out hunting squirrels with one of my .50's than went to a .32 and eventully settled in with my .36. ..... ;)

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I use a TC Hawkin with a GM .36 caliber drop in barrel. It's really sweet to shoot and very accurate.
I have been using Hornady 000 buckshot with a .020 patch. It's hard to shoot cheaper than that.
Recoil? What recoil?
 
Size does make a difference.

what are some of the better ones out there but are affordable on a poop man's budget?
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Far be it for me to tell you how to spend your money but unless you have actually worked with a .32 SideCocker, might I suggest you do so. I'd just hate for you to be disappointed in it's performance. I had one and eventually sold it as I really prefer and enjoy my .36. Again, it's entirely you call. .... ;)

Enjoy and;
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Im starting to consider a .36. Reloading supplies are EVERYWHERE locally and seems a little more user friendly.

I did snag a older H&R 45 caliber huntsman from a friend for $60. thought I'd be able to use .457"s that I cast but thats a no-go
 
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