.32 Traditions Crockett. WOW.

[J23]

Well today it was snowing... I am out of WV doe tags to fill so I decided to take a trip to the range to shoot my (not so new anymore, but still new) Traditions Crockett.

After trying 10 and 20 grains of Pyrodex P, Lee home cast round balls and homemade patches from WalMart Pillow ticking soaked in Bore Butter... I was rather disappointed... groups of 2 and 3 inches at 25 yards. I decided to try 15 grains and split the difference.

Now she splits hairs.

At 25 yards, I was shooting consistant 5 shot groups that I could cover with a quarter. Occasionally, Id get the group spoiling flyer (me) that would open it up to an inch or so.

This winter, after the gun seaons have died out and its wood gathering time... squirrels look out, because I think Ill be taking ol' girl with me.

Just wanted to fill everyone in...

 

[PTK]

Thanks for the information, I've been eying one of these less expensive .32 muzzleloaders for a few years.

 

[scrat]

hahhahaa going to have to pass out squirl body armor

 

[ccyooper]

Thats the same load that my .32 Mowrey loves...the squirrels never feel a thing as long as I do my part...enjoy

 

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Got One Too

I have had one for several years, and it was tough for me to get it to shoot.
Mine will shoot about 2-21/2 inch groups at 50 yds.Thats with 20 grs Goex
FFF, "0" Bucksot and .020 patch. It sure is fun to shoot. Have shot as much
as 45 grains in it. Now that is a zippy load. Looks pertty too.