.32 small game rifle

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So far I have done nothing more than dry fitting the parts to the stock.
So far , the biggest issue is the hammer does not line up with the nipple correctly.
That is not an issue for me , I know how to disassemble the lock and hot bend the hammer.
But for a Newbie , this could cause issues.
As far as a Kit.
This rifle looks like it should be assembled by a beginner.
But there are minor things that I can address that will make the rifle stronger , more durable and better looking without major customization.
Like Glass bedding the Tang inletting and Glass bedding the nose cap so it is a Perfect fit to the stock and barrel.
I am not able to post pictures on this site for some reason.
Otherwise I would start a thread on the assembly of this rifle.
Sort of a Tutorial for others interested in getting one of these type of Screwdriver Kits.
IMO,
This is truly a Level One Kit.
But can be made way better if you know what to look for.

[444ttd]

since i was 16 or 17, i always wanted a 32 cal percussion rifle to hunt small game(esp grey and fox squirrels). i was into my 22lr(marlin m25 and cci mini mags) and squirrels, but i thought wouldn't it fun to 32 cal. i was already using a lyman 50 cal lh flintlock for deer, so why not squirrels?

but Life gotta hold of me and now i regret not buying the 32 cal. oh well, the places i used to go for squirrels is now a housing development or a strip mall and i have only one arm now(stroke), so its best if i don't.

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I have to stand corrected.
I thought this kit was a Skill Level 1 kit.
Looking at the packaging , it lists this kit a Skill Level 3 kit.
With the minor issues that I see , it is of that Skill Level.
But even at that level , this kit would be a good starter kit for person's that have some experience shooting muzzleloaders.

[bedbugbilly]

I didn't read down all the posts so don't know if anyone mentioned it or not - so will just pass it on. I had a promotional e-mail from Taylors and the show that they now have 32 cal Dixie Pennsylvania Fullstocks in stock - didn't take a look at the price but another option to consider.

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Now that I got this Crockett Rifle kit to build for my wife.
I am leaning towards a Pedersoli .32 Deluxe Cub rifle from DGW.
They show that they are in stock.
Now I need to decide if I want to get the rifle in kit form and should I get it in percussion or a flinter.
The shorter length of the Cub Style Rifle might be easier and quicker to handle for small game.
But since the rifle is a full stock and traditional sort of, a flintlock might be more correct.
My wife thinks I should stay with the kit , so I can build it and Fancy it up my way since that is the way I normally do with all my guns.

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So far on the Crockett Kit.
I bent the hammer so it lines up , I glass bedded the void under the barrel tang , and glass bedded the nose cap to the stock so now it fits perfect to the stock.
These minor improvements will make the rifle more durable and everything fit tighter.
I also made a brass lock side plate to replace the brass washers that came with the kit.
That might make it a little stronger , but it is mainly to Fancy things up.
My wife wants me to engrave her name in the brass lock plate.
Next thing I will probably do is work on inletting a brass patch box into the stock then start sanding the stock.

[Kylongrifle32]

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Has the wife's Crockett rifle done any duty in the squirrel woods yet?

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I am not finished with it just yet.
I bought a sand cast patch box and just got it inletted into the stock.
Quail season starts Friday , so I am going to try hunting with my .75 cal Blunderbuss.
But I will get back to the .32 Crocket soon.
I got to get it finished so I can start on the .32 Pedersoli "Cub" kit that I bought.
I don't know when I can get up north to hunt Squirrels.
But there are plenty of Cottontails and Jackrabbits out where I hunt Doves and Quail