Traditions 32 ca crocket rifle

[BUSHMASTER]

Had baught this rifle about a year ago but now really getting to know it and lovin it,im here to tell you all if your un the market for a small game rifle try the crocket rifle out you will not be disappointed, im going to find out how she does squirrle hunting.

[Junior1942]

Had baught this rifle about a year ago but now really getting to know it and lovin it,im here to tell you all if your un the market for a small game rifle try the crocket rifle out you will not be disappointed, im going to find out how she does squirrle hunting.I love mine, too. Re: squirrels. I shoot around 10 grs by/vol Pyro P for 1100 fps or so. If you shoot the recommended start load you will have exploded squirrels. Also, it has a patent breech/powder cavity. I clean mine's breech with a 30 cal brush.

[BUSHMASTER]

Yes i had learned that the hard way so far were tied squirrels 10- me 10 but having a blast doing it

[John Allen]

How is the accuracy? I would love to have an affordable small caliber smoke pole

[Junior1942]

How is the accuracy? I would love to have an affordable small caliber smoke poleIron sights, 3 shots
Group size = 3/8"
Range = 25 yards
11 grs Pyrodex P
.310 Hornady round ball
.015" patch
Velocity = 1063 fps
Ex. Spread = 87
Stan. Dev. = 36
Lard lube


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[aspangler]

Had baught this rifle about a year ago but now really getting to know it and lovin it,im here to tell you all if your un the market for a small game rifle try the crocket rifle out you will not be disappointed, im going to find out how she does squirrle hunting.
I want one but can't seem to find one.

[curdog]

Good shootin Junior. I have a Crockett too and they are a very accurate little rifle and a squirrel gun deluxe.

[John Allen]

i am going to have to put one on my wish list.

[starmac]

I wish they came with the lock on the right side. lol

[Boerrancher]

I love my Crockett rifle. I shoot 23 grains of goex fffg with a 50/50 alloy .311 Lee RB. I get groups like Junior's. He is also correct about exploded squirrels with a pure lead RB. I have no idea what kind of velocity I am getting with my load but I do know that if I do my part I can take off a squirrel's head at 40 steps no problems.

Best wishes,

Joe

[BUSHMASTER]

thats good shootin im pretty close at 1/2 inch or so with the same loads and distance

[BUSHMASTER]

happy shooting and hunting stay safe

[BUSHMASTER]

ok so i went hunting the squires won just cant seem to get the moving target down i either shoot in front or well in the back, and i know no one can help me with that this i got to do on my owne they sure keep you on your toes for sure pratice makes perfect...

[Junior1942]

Hey, trying to shoot moving squirrels with a muzzleloader is a good way to go slap dab crazy.

[starmac]

I got to agree with junior on this. lol

[Green Lizzard]

what jr said

[Fly]

Junior you ole coon a$$ that's some great shooting my man.I really want one of those squirrel rifles, bad.
The last gun I bought was my 1863 Sharps, & moma put her foot down AGAIN & said enough, (wink).

Now I got to figure out a new plan??????
Fly

[mooman76]

That's easy. Don't tell her.

[twotoescharlie]

I have one also,don't shoot as much as I would like due to vision problems. thinking about putting a peep sight on it. ML's just don't look right with scopes on them. also have one of the 32 cal crockett pistols. it is a handful weight wise but very accurate.

TTC

[Cosmiceyes]

I want one but can't seem to find one.

I believe Traditions has their own web-site. https://www.traditionsfirearms.com/
Check Dixie Gun works too.

[mooman76]

Bass pros were selling them.

[Green Lizzard]

fly sneak it in when she aint home, then calmly drag it out and start cleaning it, why honey ive had this ole thing for a long time you just now noticing it

[Fly]

fly sneak it in when she aint home, then calmly drag it out and start cleaning it, why honey ive had this ole thing for a long time you just now noticing it

Hummmmmmmmmmmmmmm I think that might just work!

Fly

[dondiego]

I have done that on a few occasions! It worked great! I am divorced right now but I have a lot of firearms!

[Boerrancher]

ok so i went hunting the squires won just cant seem to get the moving target down i either shoot in front or well in the back, and i know no one can help me with that this i got to do on my owne they sure keep you on your toes for sure pratice makes perfect...


Hey, trying to shoot moving squirrels with a muzzleloader is a good way to go slap dab crazy.

Guys the best way to shoot a running squirrel is to wait until he gets to the end of a limb. They always hesitate for a half second or so. If you are following him with the sights, it is easy to drop the hammer on him the moment he hesitates to set himself up for the jump to the next limb.

I only wish the Crockett came in a flint lock. I have enough caps to last a life time but I have found that my flinters are a bit more reliable in the damp mornings. As far as that life time supply of caps, if I keep running into hornets nests like I did today my kids will end up shooting all of those caps.

Was out with the trade gun working my way through some scrub brush and stuck the barrel about 12 inches deep into a huge hornets nest about 2 ft off the ground. Got stung over 20 times. It really sucks when they get stuck up under your glasses. That was over 12 hours ago and I am still sick as a dog.

Best wishes

Joe

[rodwha]

Hope you get to feeling better! And hope the kids put an end to them hornets soon!

Curious what a max charge is for a Crockett.

[Boerrancher]

Hope you get to feeling better! And hope the kids put an end to them hornets soon!

Curious what a max charge is for a Crockett.

Thank you and to answer your question around 30 grains of 3Fg. Any more than that and you are just blowing it out on the ground. 23 grains is what I consider max for mine. It will handle more but accuracy starts falling off at that point. Maybe if I used a tighter load it wouldn't but it shoots great and loads easy. I start the ball with my thumb, and ram it home with the rod no short starters to mess with and it shoots groups like the one Junior posted. I use a 50/50 alloy of pure lead and clip on WWs so it doesn't rip the squirrels in half at the velocity I shoot, and it has enough punch to put the hurt on a coyote when one happens by.

Best wishes,

Joe

[Squeeze]

The crocket MUST be a good gun..they rarely come up for sale used, so the owners must keep them. Over the last few years I've developed a .32 cal borderline obsession, and the crocket is probobly the only one missing from the pile. But I DO have a few CVA, (squirrel, and varminter rifles)also in a 1-48 twist. Good shooters, but in my opinion a faster twist is better in a .32 I'm convinced the TC cherokee with a 1-30 twist is a better shooter, especially if looking for accuracy with the lightest loads possible. all my 1-48 twist seem to want more powder for good groups (usually 20-25 grns real black) I also have a Knight Mountaineer I had made into a .32 with a 1-36 twist I have only had out 1-2 times yet, but a Win. W209 primer alone will push a dryball out ( at about 320 fps) so it may be my new fav toy, soon as this summer heatwave dies off ill be back on the range with it, or looking for tree rats :bigsmyl2:

[Boerrancher]

I have only seen one used Crockett for sale, and I was going to buy it but by the time I got back to the shop it was at a few hours later it had sold. This thing was like new. There wasn't even any nipple marks on the hammer so I doubt it was ever fired. Asking price was $250. I am still kicking myself for not whipping out the credit card when I first saw it, but I thought maybe I could get it for less if I had cash.

Best wishes,

Joe

[Fly]

Ya every good deal out there some one else get's it not me.It is I,m short on money at the time
or a hour late.
Fly

[Boerrancher]

Ya every good deal out there some one else get's it not me.It is I,m short on money at the time
or a hour late.
Fly

It really sucks to be us at times doesn't it my friend. I just read where a fella bought a like new Rossi 92 twenty inch barreled rifle for $200, and it looks to be one of the pre safety models as well. I had to pay big money for mine.

Best wishes,

Joe