Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Shooting Traditional Firearms and Weapons => General Interest => Topic started by: burch on February 01, 2009, 11:26:57 AM

Title: .32 Cal.
Post by: burch on February 01, 2009, 11:26:57 AM

I was wondering if I could have a .32 cal. barrel made for my GPR and would the investment be worth it or should I just get a .32 cal. rifle.  Next year me and a friend are doing a week long canoe trip for some camping and small game  hunting. Gonna be great !!!!!   I once had a T/C Cherokee and kick myself every time I think about it. I`ve heard some good things about the Crockett Rifle and the Blue Ridge as well.

           Burch

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Post by: nessy357 on February 01, 2009, 01:42:15 PM

Try Joe or Suzi at thegunworks, they show a 32cal drop in barrel, you may need to use your own sights and underlug ?
http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun. ... me=Barrels (http://www.thegunworks.com/custprodgun.cfm?Cat2Name=Oregon%20Barrel%20Co.%20Drop-in%20Rifle&SubCat2ID=69&do=list&Cat1Name=Barrels)

Cheers Bob

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Post by: Roaddog on February 02, 2009, 07:06:12 AM

Thanks Nessy for the info on the 32 barrel. I have been thinking of doing just that with my GPR.

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Post by: Spot on February 09, 2009, 07:04:33 PM

Only problem with the drop-in barrels is that they're heavy. If you're replacing say, a .54 barrel, your replacement barrel will have to be the same size across the flats. More steel = heavier barrel.

HOWEVER, I did it. I have a .40 drop-in and I like it real well, I just put a sling on the gun and went about my business.

You might also consider getting a smoothbore barrel for your gun, if small game is the reason you're doing this. Quite a bit lighter and a whole lot of fun.

Have fun, whatever you decide.

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Post by: burch on February 10, 2009, 10:43:12 AM

Anyone have any experience with Traditions kits as far as quality and are they worth while or not ?

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Post by: Fletcher on February 10, 2009, 04:03:46 PM

We have done both Traditions and CVA kits.  (those are no longer availbale that we did)  They were fun and we learned a lot - but if you count your own time worth anything, it would have been way cheaper to buy a complete gun.  We counted it 'experieince' !

It took a lot of effort to get the inlays right, the lock to work right and the finish on the stock and the bluing of the barrel.

If I ever get that interest again it will be from more reputable lock, stock and barrel.

OBTW ours were all .50 cal but any cal would be aout the same effort I guess.

ps - if I do get the notion the next one will be a .62 smoothie Trade Gun