32 Cal ML

[retrieverman]

I sent a money order today for a CVA Squirrel 32 cal. I’m really looking forward to getting it. I’ve already got some round balls to shoot out of it.

 

[deermanok]

I sent a money order today for a CVA Squirrel 32 cal. I’m really looking forward to getting it. I’ve already got some round balls to shoot out of it.

You'll have fun shooting it for sure.
From what I've read, it's about the same power as a 22 long rifle. Don't need alot of powder either.
10 to 25 grains or so is plenty.
I have to dig through my stuff, I think I have some 32 round balls and a few TC maxi balls in 32 caliber. Be happy to send them to you. PM me your address one of these days.

 

[retrieverman]

You'll have fun shooting it for sure.
From what I've read, it's about the same power as a 22 long rifle. Don't need alot of powder either.
10 to 25 grains or so is plenty.
I have to dig through my stuff, I think I have some 32 round balls and a few TC maxi balls in 32 caliber. Be happy to send them to you. PM me your address one of these days.

I appreciate the offer, but I would need to pay you for them.

 

[retrieverman]

I sent a money order today for a CVA Squirrel 32 cal. I’m really looking forward to getting it. I’ve already got some round balls to shoot out of it.

My little Squirrel came in this morning, and I’ve already taken a couple shots with it at steel at 50 yards and got two “dings”. My first load was 11 grains of Pyrodex RS under a .310 Hornady ball. My understanding is these little rifles haven’t been built in a while, and I‘m pleased to find this one is as close 100% condition as I could expect. I‘m thinking this is going to end up being my most shot rifle.

 

[CatamountRob]

They are fun and if you cast your own balls or buy a big container of 1 1/2 buckshot, you can shoot them for next to nothing.

 

[Kelljp]

My 32 Cherokee is my favorite rifle to burn powder in

 

[Fyrstyk]

I have a CVA Grey Squirrel .32 percussion gun that I have had for 30+ years. It now sits in the back of my safe as i prefer to shoot my Ken Blivens .32 flint lock long rifle. When I decide to shoot percussion, I go to my 1843 Gibbons rifle. The .32 is just too much fun to shoot.

 

[djbeek]

Where did you get the # 1 1/2 buckshot?

 

[CatamountRob]

Where did you get the # 1 1/2 buckshot?

Check Ballistic Products. They sell it but it’s not always in stock. It’s .310 diameter.

 

[CatamountRob]

https://www.ballisticproducts.com/mobile/Super-Buck-Lead-1-1_2-8-lb_jar-310/productinfo/SBK15/

 

[djbeek]

Thanks

 

[retrieverman]

I picked up a GM 32 cal barrel, and I’m wondering how dangerous it would be to use it on a Hawken stock with a crack. Being it‘s only going to be used with 15-20 grains of powder, I wouldn’t think it would be a problem, but I wanted the opinion of folks with more experience than me.

 

[HC]

The recoil would be almost nonexistent, comparable to shooting a 22 rifle with HV ammo.
The risk of breaking the stock would be while loading, not from shooting.

 

[10acres]

I have an unfired CVA Squirrel rifle. I bought it 2 years ago and every time I plan to shoot it, life gets in the way.

 

[10acres]

Congrats on your new toy.

 

[HC]

We all have appointments we keep, doctors, and so . I make Range appointments just to balance things out.

 

[D55]

We all have appointments we keep, doctors, and so . I make Range appointments just to balance things out.

+1

 

[TScottW99]

I’ve been thinking about a .32 for awhile now. Excellent thread for information but not so good for my wallet

 

[rangerod]

I have an unfired CVA Squirrel rifle. I bought it 2 years ago and every time I plan to shoot it, life gets in the way.

Maybe you should sell it.............. To me.

 

[10acres]

I have sold off a couple of my muzzleloaders, but that one is staying right where it belongs. With me.