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Old 06-14-2007, 01:34 PM
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slowpokebr549
 
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Default RE: Small Caliber Smokepole?

How about a traditional side hammer, is what I think he meant. Caplock flintlock sorta gun. I have an old cva in .32 that is deadly on squirrels. Very light loads are all that are needed. Any more than 30 grains and it starts throwing groups the size of basketballs. Loaded hot it is very destructive on anything but head shots. I really think that a 209 would be extreme overkill for the loads that a .32 fire. I have seen an inline .32 though, it was called a Squirrel Hunter and it looked like a modern bolt action. I have never seen one before or since. Like most in-lines I didnt see the point. It took a #11 cap and looked like it would be a bitch to cap and clean. For my money get a sidelock, if you have to use a scope you need to get closer.
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