I have owned a dozen or more .32cal muzzleloaders in both caplock and flintlock, shot in matches where i fired twenty or more shots and never wiped the barrel between shots. If you use a good patch lube and real black powder you should never have a problem.I think I'd prefer a .36 or .40 cal. I read often enough the complaints about quick fouling in the smaller calibers.
Something I've also thought about is having a barrel lined. I'm a bit leery of used BP guns as you just don't know how it was treated. Lining it would take the concern away as well as the hefty tag if a rifle can be found that is under 15/16" and light enough.
I have owned a dozen or more .32cal muzzleloaders in both caplock and flintlock, shot in matches where i fired twenty or more shots and never wiped the barrel between shots. If you use a good patch lube and real black powder you should never have a problem.
A lot of the old timers use spit and it will work buy it does not keep your fouling moist. For cold weather shooting I use Trappers mink oil.What lube do you use? I shoot with a guy who has a .32 and using spit lube w/ BP he has to swab sometimes 2-3 times in a 15 round course.
Next time you see a t/c hawk in .45 for your prices buy it and add 100 bucks to it and I'll buy it.Depends where you live and what type of places you buy from. I purchased an excellent condition T/C Seneca in .36 for $150,plus a Hawkin .54 and a Big Boar .58 for $165 each, from a major firearms retailer,deals can be had.
IMHO T/C guns are better made than the Traditions. I do like my little Traditions Crockett .32 and I purchased it from the same retailer for 80 bucks.
I'm a bit leery of used BP guns as you just don't know how it was treated.
What lube do you use? I shoot with a guy who has a .32 and using spit lube w/ BP he has to swab sometimes 2-3 times in a 15 round course.