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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: KHalverson on April 15, 2014, 07:14:32 pm

Title: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: KHalverson on April 15, 2014, 07:14:32 pm

finally got my new shootin iron.
32 caliber cap lock traditions crockett rifle.
the workmanship is better than I expected .
hopefully this will be as fun as squirrel hunting with the bow and lead to a few more in the stew pot.
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Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: DGF on April 15, 2014, 07:21:07 pm

Nice gun Kevin. I've read good things about them. Should put some meat in the pot.

-Dan

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Danzn Bar on April 15, 2014, 08:19:20 pm

Kevin,
Your really going to enjoy that 32 cal....there so much fun to shoot.  I few years back I made a "Tennessee Squirrel Rifle".  Shot a many squirrel with it.  Made it to resemble the common pioneer rife for small game, iron hardware, browned barrel, full cherry stock.  I don't hunt with it much anymore because my eyes will not let me focus on the rear, front sight and target at the same time.  been thinking about adding tang peep sight. 

Your really going to enjoy it, have some fun and bust some squirrels!
DBar   

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Buckeye Guy on April 15, 2014, 09:21:12 pm

I loved my 32 cal TC Cherokee
till I put a scope on it to make up for tired old eyes then wondered away
Went back to bows cause I have to be that close anyway
Have fun with I am sure you we ill
 Guy

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: wildman on April 15, 2014, 09:23:32 pm

Nice,been wanting to build a Southren Mtn poorboy in .32 or .36 Now ya need a good ole Cur dog!

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: bowtarist on April 15, 2014, 10:15:11 pm

I have a .32 TC Cherokee I bought back in the '80s. Always had fun shooting it. I need to get that little baby back out. Thanks for the idea! Nice rifle by the way!! dp

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: H Rhodes on April 15, 2014, 11:53:11 pm

Sweet little rifle.  You are gonna enjoy that one.

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: stickbender on April 16, 2014, 12:27:46 am

 
     See if you can patch a 00 buckshot pellet.  It is about .32 cal.  Order yourself a bag of chilled shot.  Can pop quite a few squirrels, and turkeys with them. ;)

                                                                               Wayne

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: chamookman on April 16, 2014, 05:30:24 am

Kevin - I had one of those a few Years ago - lots of FUN ! You might want to get a FG ram rod. I broke two wooden ones before getting smart  O:). Bob

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Stoker on April 16, 2014, 06:30:41 pm

Nice shooting iron... That'll smoke'm outta the hickory trees
Thanks leroy

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on April 16, 2014, 06:55:21 pm

You dog! I have wanted one of them for a loooong time. Sweet piece Kevin. Bring it to Marshall, Id like to drool over it if I could.

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Danzn Bar on April 16, 2014, 07:58:21 pm

Quote from: chamookman on April 16, 2014, 05:30:24 am

Kevin - I had one of those a few Years ago - lots of FUN ! You might want to get a FG ram rod. I broke two wooden ones before getting smart  O:). Bob

FG ram rod is definitely a good idea for target shooting.
DBar

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 16, 2014, 08:45:30 pm

Well, there ya go!  Looks great!

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: mullet on April 16, 2014, 09:08:20 pm

Kevin, that will a bunch of fun. My little brother used to get together every year and BP squirrel hunt until he moved to Jacksonville.

sent you a PM.

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Pappy on April 17, 2014, 08:21:59 am

Beautiful gun. That should do the trick on the tree rats. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: JW_Halverson on April 17, 2014, 11:22:38 am

But still practice reloading fast and without looking.  You know, just in case you have a wounded squirrel charging you! 

Or carry a backup gun!

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: Josh B on April 17, 2014, 11:46:01 am

You'd be better protected from the charging squirrel if you had that backup gun in the hands of a backup shooter that was standing off to the side a bit.   Otherwise that squirrel would already have you before the smoke cleared enough for a follow up shot!  Lol!  Nice shooter! Josh

Title: Re: new shootin iron (smallbore front stuffer)
Post by: bowtarist on April 17, 2014, 01:03:37 pm

W/ my .32 cal I was taught to shoot between the limb and the squirrel to splinter the limb and take out the tree rat that way.   :-\ I just always shot the squirrel.  I'm gonna have to get mine out and ready for next fall.  dp