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In the traditional world a 32 calibre flintlock or percussion rifle would make a great squirrel gun. What does everyone think about what would make a great squirrel gun in the inline world?
cayuga said:There was some .32 caliber inline rifles. I think the TC System 1 had a .32, .50 and a shotgun barrel. For squirrels I found the smoothbore loaded with shot as the best gun for the fun. You hit more often, and for some reason I hate shooting a rifle up in the air. It just makes me uncomfortable. I had a .62 smoothbore that was an excellent squirrel gun. TC makes a .56 smoothbore although it is not an inline. I now hunt with a traditional smoothbore 12 gauge. I can load it down and it makes a great squirrel and bunny gun.
If you have an inline, you can load them down and shoot squirrels. Even a .50 caliber loaded down will shoot squirrels. Just let them get on the ground before you shoot.
A Plunger type action would be just fine for a little .32. The only downside I can see to that action is it looks like it is really too short for a scope base. It could probably be done with one screw in the front but due to overall length it looks like you might only have room for the turret between the rings. Still an interesting looking action. It looks like it must have a screw on recoil lug that has the mounting bolt in it.Squeeze said:no, I never slugged this particular one, but almost every other .32 end up pretty close to .320, on the lands, and anywhere from .335-344 ish depending on the groove. I was thinking of going with a fast twist .36 next time (like 1-14 or so) and try that allen inline action in Colins post. it would keep the weight down and I could shoot .31 bullets in the MMP .36 sabot. Should be a good varminter. then try to find a close stock and file or build up to bed, then if it takes a lot of filler, have the stock refinished somehow. Maybe a synthetic with some fiberglass work..
it would have to be 11 cap ignition, but thats fine with me. works a charm in my whites and sidelocks
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