32 or 36 cal
 

I am looking to buy a 32 or 36 caliber muzzleloader sidelock rifle. Anyone have any for sale?

Thanks

Spudrow from Mo

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

I don't have one for sale but I bought a CVA bobcat 36 cal from The Possible's shop two year ago that woorks fine they still advertise them. If you have a TC rifle another option would be a Green Mountain barrel. If you could go that way I would get a 40 cal doesn't foul as quick.

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

Thanks,
I found out that CVA doesn't make sidelocks any more and also no parts. Do you know of any parts makers?

Spudrow from Mo

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

No but Dixie caries some parts I have had a CVA side lock for 20 years and never needed parts. The nipples are the same as traditions 6x1mm. Traditions makes the croket 32 and a kentucky full sstock 36 cal also

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

Here is a Traditions 32 Cal Crocket I will sell if your interested in it..Rear adjustable semi peep sight.Weaver scope base..The based I had to file on top to make it work for a Red Dote scope so it looks rough..I can remove it if you like..Front sight is red viber obtic..Fiber glass rod...Asking 300.00 for it..I have only shot it a million times...Really probably 30 to 40 times....

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

Thanks John but it looks like I'll get this CVA 36 cal from a buddy here in town.
Thanks for all the info as well.

Spudrow from Mo

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

I use Hornady 350 RB with pillow tick patch.15 25 gr Shockley gold 3f very good groups at 25 yds.

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

I have a custom built 32, I know its custom because papaw did it. Its a blast to shoot reaaaal accurate I have killed a bunch of squirrels with it loads of fun and tasty to.

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

I have a Traditions side lock in .32 that is a tack driver. They made a Crocket and a Deerhunter model. I use the .32 for squirrel (10 grains 3F) and rabbit (10-15 grains). This is about as cheap as .22LR if you cast your own ball. These will throw a ball 100 yards with about an 8" drop with a 20 grain load but I keep my shots under 50 yards for most hunting 25 being even surer. The Deerhunter series isn't fancy just nicely finished and came with daylight sights and a nice price.
Rock Lock

RE: 32 or 36 cal
 

Thanks Rock Lock, I'll check it out.


Spudrow from Mo