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Offline chuckpa

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.32 cal Crocket
« on: August 31, 2008, 09:12:46 PM »
I have been thinking about buying a Traditions .32 cal Crocket model rifle. I would like to hear comments from those who have had experience with this rifle.
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2008, 09:13:51 PM »
I have never shot one, but I've heard people like them.
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2008, 09:19:05 PM »
have owned a couple of them,both were very accurate.
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2008, 01:20:07 AM »
It's probably the best rifle that traditions makes actually.  I like mine. It's a lot of fun!
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2008, 05:38:54 AM »
Chuckpa,
             I have had one for 7/8 years. Find it to be very accurate.
Great squirrel shooter! I had a little bit of a cleaning problem at first but not a problem after you get a few rounds thru it.
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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2008, 09:03:01 AM »
I like the gun they look good and it's a tackdriver. They are a good gun for yung folks to start with. I have one for sale.PM me if you want.
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« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2008, 01:23:43 PM »
My lil crockett is a tack driver, I only wish it came in brown instead of the blue. It is a nice light weight gun for a weekend squirrel trek and looks quite smart also. My only issue with it was the sights front and rear both had very sharp edges and corners on them I musta cut myself 50 times before I finally took a file after them. I made a small shooting pouch for it out of an old work boot and it holds everything I need for about 50 rounds in it. When I go on  weekend trek I sometimes take my 62 smoothbore and tie my crocket to my pack that way I can shoot whatever I want and the weight of it isn't to overbearing for the advantage of a second gun.

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« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2008, 03:33:44 PM »
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I only wish it came in brown instead of the blue.

Just rough it up with some steel wool and let it sit outside for a month . . . should turn all kinds of brown for you . . .  :shock:

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« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2008, 03:55:52 AM »
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My lil crockett is a tack driver, I only wish it came in brown instead of the blue. It is a nice light weight gun for a weekend squirrel trek and looks quite smart also. My only issue with it was the sights front and rear both had very sharp edges and corners on them I musta cut myself 50 times before I finally took a file after them. I made a small shooting pouch for it out of an old work boot and it holds everything I need for about 50 rounds in it. When I go on  weekend trek I sometimes take my 62 smoothbore and tie my crocket to my pack that way I can shoot whatever I want and the weight of it isn't to overbearing for the advantage of a second gun.

eric davis

Eric, if you want it browned check this out:
http://www.store.laurelmountainforge.co ... cts_id=186

Mountain Laurel barrel brown is the best and easiest browning solution available.  I've used many different brands. This has them all beat.
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« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2008, 06:23:45 PM »
My shoots great and needed very little 'tuning' out of the box.  The only problem is they are a bear to clean since the caliber is so small and it takes a reely small patch to clean it.

I actually use a .32 cal rag mop on a .22 cal cleaning rod to swab it out.  Then I have a small brass rod with a .32 cal BP jag to clean dry it out.

I hold it in a vise with leather pads held in a towel so it does not move around.

I cast my own RB and it makes it 'cheap' to shoot.
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« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2008, 10:21:40 PM »
Thanks for that information fletcher. I just completed a deal with Roaddog and I would like some information on the loads that you fellows use in this tack driver.
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« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2008, 12:47:32 AM »
chuckpa,
             I use a .310 PRB with 25grns 3fff goex powder.Has worked
well for me. Good luck with yours.
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« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2008, 05:37:23 AM »
Chuckpa yep 25 grains of fff, # 15 pach and your set to take them squirrels right out of the trees at 30 yards.
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« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2008, 08:26:23 AM »
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Chuckpa yep 25 grains of fff, # 15 pach and your set to take them squirrels right out of the trees at 30 yards.
chuckpa,
       .015 patch is what I use also. However,I have used .32cal
Buffalo Bullet Ball-ets with at least the same,if not better than
the PRB,results.Ball-ets do not require a patch.i.e. powder,
ball-et and you are loaded.Great when squirrel hunting.
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« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2008, 01:35:58 PM »
I'll give that one a try.I have looked for maxie ball mold and no luck. I never thought of buffalo bullets. Thanks for the heds up.
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