32 cal.

[toot]

I have just traded for a 32 cal percussion muzzle loader. I don't know what size RB'S, to shoot in it and what powder charge? I have been shooting OO- BUCK SHOT in it. I use 30 grains of 3FG. with a felt wad over the powder and one over the RB. and it does crack when fired! it is marked GOUCHER on the lock with a hunting dog behind the hammer. it is odd that it has no half cock on it. I removed the lock and it never had one, odd? I have never seen one without a half cock, any one else? it is a half stock, octagon with all brass furniture. and has a cupped brass ram rod, that has a slotted bottom for attaching a patch to it. so just what do I have, any one know? all help would be appreaciated.

[toot]

I cannot attach any photo's, my BANG & OLUFSEN , lap top will not do it, sorry.

[LAGS]

I have both .310 and .315 balls for my .32s
I also have buckshot molds and will use the Close Sized ball with the proper thickness of patch over 25 gr of 3f.
I want to try some cast Boolits like 115 gr for M1 with the mold slightly Beagled.
I do remember some Cheap rifles that didn't have a half cock notch.
Possibly some of the original from back in the day we're made that way.
But are you sure that there is no notch ?

[mooman76]

I have 3 32's. 2 of them take a 310 RB with a .015 patch and an old original that takes a .319 RB with a .015 patch. they all shoot well with 15-20gr of powder.

[ohiochuck]

Toot good info here
Also visit the The Muzzleloader Forum where there are many 32 cal users.

[freakonaleash]

Many old percussion locks had no half cock notch.

[swamp]

I have a T/C 32 and use .310 rb and T/C Maxi. Both work well in it. Also use the rb for my buckshot loads. Multi purpoose ball.
swamp

[brewer12345]

I have a 32 I need to try shooting, since I bought it last year and never got around to it. I plan to try this stuff: https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Su...uctinfo/SBK15/

[toot]

I an sure there is no half cock notch that was ever milled / machined on the tumbler. as I stated it is an original gun from the 1850"s.

[toot]

freakonaleash, thank you for the come back. as I am not stupped. I have been collecting muzzleloaders, for over 70 yrs. as you stated many never had a half cock. and I seem to have one, MFG, by GOUCHER!! he was a rifle maker , that is listed.

[fiberoptik]

I have a 32 I need to try shooting, since I bought it last year and never got around to it. I plan to try this stuff: https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Su...uctinfo/SBK15/

Try the 1 1/2.


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[toot]

fiberoptik, I did and out of stock. thank's.

[toot]

LAGS, I have not patched them. I use 2FG. with a felt wad over the 30 grain load & push the RB, down into the felt wad & put another felt wad on top of the ball to hold it in. that is what I do to it. works for me! I know some one will say to use 3FG. but you use what you have on hand. it has instant ignition with 2FG!.

[toot]

brewer12345, as I stated it is out if stock. thanks for the help!

[swamp]

I have a 32 I need to try shooting, since I bought it last year and never got around to it. I plan to try this stuff: https://www.ballisticproducts.com/Su...uctinfo/SBK15/

I have both soft and harder 310 rb if you would like to try. Let me know and we can set up a meet. I also use for buckshot loads.
swamp

[toot]

I would like to set up a meet, but you are in COLORADO & I am in the north east. a bit far to drive. thanks for the offer, wish we were closer.

[toot]

ohiochuck, yes it is a great site! I am already a member on it.

[John Taylor]

When I had a 32 it seemed to work best with around 10 grains of 3F. Was trying it with much more and it did not shoot very good, then I remembered the 32 rim fire only has 9 grains of powder.

[rbuck351]

I bought a TC that has 2 32 cal GM barrels and locks, percussion and flint. I use the Lee 310 ball over 20 grs of 3F. 50yd groups are right at 1"with either barrel.

[brewer12345]

I have both soft and harder 310 rb if you would like to try. Let me know and we can set up a meet. I also use for buckshot loads.
swamp

Appreciate the thought, but I have the 1.5 buck and a .310 mold so I should be set. Frankly, this will take a back seat to fooling around with 58 minies and playing with a new to me 45.