Taboo Question

[burch]

I have a Dixie Tennesse Rifle .32cal.  I know these are rare now a days but I just can`t get use to the long barrel guns.  Can this barrel be cut down and still maintain accuracy ?  

[R.M.]

Sure, it could be done, but I'd suggest hanging on to it as is and wait for the one you really want. There could be somebody out there just itching to get the Dixie the way it is.

[Sir Michael]

Have you looked at getting a shorter drop in barrel?

[paw]

I had a dixie tenn that had been cut back to 31 inches it shot just as accurate as the long one I had which I sold because it was to muzzle heavy for me. the cutdown rifle was done by someone who was obivously a pro as if you didnt know that dixie never sold a short rifle in this model you would have thought it came that way. unfortunatly mine was stolen along with numerous others. cutting it back is a personal choice and if you do so you will still have a higher quality rifle than the crockett. keep in mind that in all probability the value of your gun will be less if you cut it down than if you leave it in its orignal state. on the other if you dont intend to sell or trade it in the future you will get more enjoyment from it use if you customize it to suit you

[david32cal]

is it a caplock or a flinter

[burch]

is it a caplock or a flinter

  caplock

[burch]

Where can I get a drop in barrel and would it just as accurate ?

[burch]

I had a dixie tenn that had been cut back to 31 inches it shot just as accurate as the long one I had which I sold because it was to muzzle heavy for me. the cutdown rifle was done by someone who was obivously a pro as if you didnt know that dixie never sold a short rifle in this model you would have thought it came that way. unfortunatly mine was stolen along with numerous others. cutting it back is a personal choice and if you do so you will still have a higher quality rifle than the crockett. keep in mind that in all probability the value of your gun will be less if you cut it down than if you leave it in its orignal state. on the other if you dont intend to sell or trade it in the future you will get more enjoyment from it use if you customize it to suit you

  If it was all original i`d think twice before doin` any alteration. When I got it someone had driven about 50 tacks in the stock and had overlaid a star on the patch hole. I ran a post on refinishing it and it turned out pretty good. Whoever did the tacks and star work on it should stick to just shooting `em. I had a heck of a time refinishing it but it does look a lot better but you can still see the tiny holes if you look close. It`ll never be what it once was but the bore and lock are in excellent conditon so it`s worth keeping.

[david32cal]

buddy has a Crockett he might trade if youd be interested

[Ohio Joe]

Personally, I would not cut the barrel down, especially if this is one of those old Dixie Tenn. fullstock Rifle's that Kirkland Turner started out offering way back when.

The other thing I would be concerned about is the make of the barrel.  I don't know, it might have a Douglas on it and you need to be careful cutting those back to get the lands & grooves at just the right place at the muzzle.  Otherwise a Douglas will shoot goofy.  It's always best to cut a Douglas from the breech end.

If it's a Numrich, you may have some concerns with it's center bore?

IMHO, I would get a new barrel in a larger caliber for less weight.  Green Mountain, Rice, or an Ed Rayl.  Check with Track of the Wolf.

[burch]

Personally, I would not cut the barrel down, especially if this is one of those old Dixie Tenn. fullstock Rifle's that Kirkland Turner started out offering way back when.

The other thing I would be concerned about is the make of the barrel.  I don't know, it might have a Douglas on it and you need to be careful cutting those back to get the lands & grooves at just the right place at the muzzle.  Otherwise a Douglas will shoot goofy.  It's always best to cut a Douglas from the breech end.

If it's a Numrich, you may have some concerns with it's center bore?

IMHO, I would get a new barrel in a larger caliber for less weight.  Green Mountain, Rice, or an Ed Rayl.  Check with Track of the Wolf.

   I don`t think it has a Douglas or anything upgrade on it. How can I find out the date of manufacturing >

[mario]

IMHO, I would get a new barrel in a larger caliber for less weight.  Green Mountain, Rice, or an Ed Rayl.  Check with Track of the Wolf.

I agree.

Or leave it as is and sell/trade it to someone to fund the one you want.

Mario

[burch]

buddy has a Crockett he might trade if youd be interested

  If I decide to trade it i`ll shoot for a Cherokee first. Thanks for the offer Dave

[Sir Michael]

Does it have a drum and nipple?  If so the Oregon Barrel Co. can make you a 13/16" barrel any length you want it.  Green Mountain also has 13/16" barrels but I don't know how responsive they are to customs.

[burch]

Does it have a drum and nipple?  If so the Oregon Barrel Co. can make you a 13/16" barrel any length you want it.  Green Mountain also has 13/16" barrels but I don't know how responsive they are to customs.

yes it has drum and nipple