Post by: KHickam on July 07, 2011, 12:58:02 PM
Is it worth spending the money - I do occasionally shoot prairie dogs and squirrels
Dan'l
Post by: Loyalist Dave on July 07, 2011, 02:26:03 PM
LD
Post by: rickevans on July 07, 2011, 03:12:30 PM
Post by: Longhunter on July 07, 2011, 03:52:21 PM
Post by: twobarrel on July 07, 2011, 10:53:13 PM
Do you really need a reason to get another ML ?
Post by: snake eyes on July 08, 2011, 04:38:18 AM
Quote from: "Loyalist Dave"
It works for rabbits, squirrels, fox, prarie dogs, feral cats, and ground hogs. They are usually smaller and lighter than larger calibers, so are great for all day small game hunts, and great for kids to learn or to hunt with.
Quote from: "twobarrel"
:Doh! Do you really need a reason to get another ML ?
What they said.But I do use a .32 exclusively for squirrels. And my .36 for
anything under deer.... .36 not legal for deer in Ohio.It is a great gun in training first time shooters of a M/L. My 10 year old twin grandaughters have fired mine from a bench,and loved it.I am not sure the experience would have been the same offhand.But I do know they were not afraid of shooting
the .36 from the bench,after watching my son fire it. But I am sure the same claims could be made for the .32 or .40. IMO.
John
Post by: Forager on July 08, 2011, 10:07:34 AM
Post by: rickevans on July 08, 2011, 10:38:53 AM
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Post by: david32cal on July 08, 2011, 02:27:31 PM
Post by: vthompson on July 09, 2011, 03:27:04 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on July 09, 2011, 08:45:28 PM
Having said that I will say I have personally owned several, likely six or eight, .32 caliber rifles and I can only see the .36 as being a step or two above the .32, and that is saying something.
I have been more impressed with the energy derived from a lowly .32 than I have by my all time favorite the .58 cal.
With the .58 you are expecting to see something big, bad and ugly happen when you touch one off, you are not expecting that from the lowly .32, but that is just what you get.
I am speaking of a distance of fifty yards or less, I understand they really run out of stream fast at anything over that distance, but my experience with this little stick of dynamite has always been limited to less than fifty yards.
I have never shot any game other than a few squirrels and a wabbit or three with the .32!
However, I have "killed" a ton of rocks, and different size tin cans that looked like they might attack, along with numerous pieces of dangerous looking lumber including 2x4's, 4x4's and assorted 2x6's...and this is where the "impressed part" always came into play....you simply can't believe what happens to a 4x4 until you've popped one with the little "three-two"....... seeing is always believing.
And, since I strongly believe what I just said, I will add that the little "three-two" is NOT the .22 long rifle of muzzleloaders, it is far, far, above and beyond that, with possible range restrictions...and the .36 should only be more of a good thing.
Just my thoughts.
Like everything else in life your own mileage may vary a bit, but I have a strong feeling that if you own one, or even both of these little rifles, you're going to agree with me.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: snake eyes on July 11, 2011, 06:53:17 AM
I have two .32s and one .36. I agree with your 50yd limit on the .32,although
I try to hold mine to 35yds,just because(things get blurry beyond that).I know you don't have such problems. :shake
Post by: Uncle Russ on July 11, 2011, 01:30:50 PM
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I try to hold mine to 35yds,just because(things get blurry beyond that).I know you don't have such problems.
Geeesh, Snake....how nice of you, now I owe ya a nice drink, not because what you said is true, but because I would love to think it's true.....
I agree with you on that .40...everyone that has one is just to proud of it to sell it to a "po boy", like me.
I did see a .40 T/C for sale at a local Gun Show a few years back, some kind of "Competition" rifle, only 1,000 or some such made, but they wanted three times what a regular T/C would cost so I didn't get much further than the price tag.
Got me to thinking hard about an IBS!
Do you think the .36 is 'significantly' more then the little "three-two"? or just border line more?
Having never owned one, I always thought they may well be something like a .32 with an attitude, but that is pure speculation on my part.
I have found the old rule of "bigger is better" is a fairly sound rule, when it comes to hunting big game with muzzleloaders, and should likely be adhered to by anyone hunting deer on up, but for small game, handiness, accuracy, plinking, and just plain fun, you will have to look hard to beat the little .32.
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Longhunter on July 11, 2011, 09:58:19 PM
As a side note, if you like squirrel meat, best go for head shots with either a .32 or .36
Here's a good morning with the .32 many many years ago.
(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Ron_squirrels.jpg)
Post by: Buzzard on July 12, 2011, 07:28:35 PM
Post by: Hanshi on July 21, 2011, 06:53:33 PM
Post by: Rasch Chronicles on August 11, 2011, 05:10:36 AM
I am of the mind to build me a Tennessee rifle, and I was debating what caliber to make it in. It's going to be a tackdriver if I have my way with it, but it has to be a multipurpose gun too. I had almost settled on the 32 simply because I found it "different." Considering what you fellows have said though, the 36 caliber seems to be more practical if you are taking a wider variety of game. I'll have to look into it further, and make a decision.
Best Regards,
Albert “Afghanus” Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles™ (http://http)
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Post by: AZ Longrifle on August 17, 2011, 02:06:39 AM
I got the gun and thought it too small for me, and it was to be used by my young son, who's 8 now. He still can't hold it out too long. So, I ended up shooting it and totally falling in love with it! According to Dr. Fadala's Lyman BP book, the 60 grn FFFG load with a 125 grn, .360 Bullet is going at 1800 fps! In my experience, that's full house .357 Mag loads from a Lever Action rifle. As long as legal in your state, I believe this will take a Deer, Coyote or any other Medium size animal, very easily. This will be my 1st choice for a BP Javalina gun, next years season.
Light loads in 20-25 grns with a RB, are for small critters, Squirrels, Prairie Dogs, Birds, etc.
This rifle is about 40-50 yrs old and was purchased at a Rendezvous in 1986 by the previous owner, who bought it from a man in his 70's back then. He was told that a builder in WA state built it with the initials "SK"
I still I have no idea who it was that built this little beauty! But, it's by far, next to the faithful .45 Flintlock, one of the most versatile calibers of Flintlocks I own.
Here's a few pics of this fine old Flinter...
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/CapitalOrdnance123/IMG_3226-1.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/CapitalOrdnance123/IMG_3227-1.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/CapitalOrdnance123/IMG_3228-1.jpg)
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/CapitalOrdnance123/IMG_3229-1.jpg)
Post by: Caddo on August 17, 2011, 10:23:33 AM
Post by: Captchee on August 17, 2011, 11:35:59 AM
http://lewis-clark.org/content/content-article.asp?ArticleID=2355
Post by: No Rod on August 17, 2011, 07:47:11 PM
Quote from: "Forager"
I figure my best excuse to get a .36, eventually, is that I already have a pretty good supply of roundballs and old T/C Maxi-Balls for a .36. And, if it's twisted right, I can't see how a .36 wouldn't do well with soft-case HBWCs, etc., from a .358"ish mold.
I never even thought of that when i ordered my .36... which by the way arrived today.
now I'm going to have to try that too.
Jon
btw I'll post picts in a new thead.
Post by: Rasch Chronicles on August 17, 2011, 11:01:54 PM
Thanks for the informative link!
Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles™ (http://http)
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