Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. - The Firearms Forum

tonygrz · 06-09-2008, 11:47 PM

I'm in the bidding for a "I think" Traditions 32 cal. squirrel gun. The barrel is marked "32 CAL" and then "SQUIRREL" Since I've never worked with any caliber under 50, what size balls and ticking does it take??? Does anyone make a 31 round ball or a 32 Maxi-ball? And now to powder - FFG or a subsitute - how many grain eqivilent?? Maybe a small charge of 40 to start??

Thanks a bunch for all your answers. Will let you know if I win the auction.

tonygrz

44-40 Willy · 06-12-2008, 12:22 AM

Should be a .310 round ball. Not sure on the patch thickness though. As for powder, I'd be looking at FFFg or Pyrodex P (if percussion) and starting with about 15 or 20 grains. 40 would be a bit much IMHO.

Dixie Gun Works should have everything you need. Matter of fact, I'd use the load data listed for their squirrel rifle as a starting point.

http://www.dixiegun.com/

jjmitchell60 · 06-12-2008, 12:45 AM

As stated .310 with a .020 greased patch, FFFg or Pyrodex rifle if wanting a BP substitute. Rule of thumb on rifles is begin with same grains as caliber so on 32 I would begin with 30. 15 grains is excellent for target practice. I have 2 32s and use a 65 grain load on them when using one to deer hunt, yes they will take down a deer really well. My daughter has taken a few with 32 over the years. IF only squirrel hunting, I think you will find between 20 and 40 grains will be a good load some where. Main thing is find a load that shoots good consistant groups at distances you expect to be hunting at. On ething on a 32 is clean it between every shot or 2 at most. smaller the bore, the more the bore needs to be swabbed out between shots due to fowling.

WV SCROUNGER · 07-06-2008, 08:48 PM

you can order .32 Maxi balls or .32 Minnies at Blue grouse website.
Great Website!!!

hotroddinaggie · 01-15-2012, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by WV SCROUNGER

you can order .32 Maxi balls or .32 Minnies at Blue grouse website.
Great Website!!!

i got some maxi ball from them awhile back cannot find them just tried search for blue grouse please send me their www. address thanks derrall, hotroddinaggie@yahoo.com

Rafsob · 02-05-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WV SCROUNGER

you can order .32 Maxi balls or .32 Minnies at Blue grouse website.
Great Website!!!

Do you know how many Blue grouse website there are???

anthonymsga · 02-07-2012, 10:33 AM

I would say more like pyrodex and 35 grains. 310 round ball perfect for hunting squirrel

06-09-2008, 11:47 PM	#1
tonygrz V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cross Plains, Tx Posts: 90	Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. I'm in the bidding for a "I think" Traditions 32 cal. squirrel gun. The barrel is marked "32 CAL" and then "SQUIRREL" Since I've never worked with any caliber under 50, what size balls and ticking does it take??? Does anyone make a 31 round ball or a 32 Maxi-ball? And now to powder - FFG or a subsitute - how many grain eqivilent?? Maybe a small charge of 40 to start?? Thanks a bunch for all your answers. Will let you know if I win the auction. tonygrz -->

06-12-2008, 12:22 AM	#2
44-40 Willy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 213	Re: Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. Should be a .310 round ball. Not sure on the patch thickness though. As for powder, I'd be looking at FFFg or Pyrodex P (if percussion) and starting with about 15 or 20 grains. 40 would be a bit much IMHO. Dixie Gun Works should have everything you need. Matter of fact, I'd use the load data listed for their squirrel rifle as a starting point. http://www.dixiegun.com/

06-12-2008, 12:45 AM	#3
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,474	Re: Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. As stated .310 with a .020 greased patch, FFFg or Pyrodex rifle if wanting a BP substitute. Rule of thumb on rifles is begin with same grains as caliber so on 32 I would begin with 30. 15 grains is excellent for target practice. I have 2 32s and use a 65 grain load on them when using one to deer hunt, yes they will take down a deer really well. My daughter has taken a few with 32 over the years. IF only squirrel hunting, I think you will find between 20 and 40 grains will be a good load some where. Main thing is find a load that shoots good consistant groups at distances you expect to be hunting at. On ething on a 32 is clean it between every shot or 2 at most. smaller the bore, the more the bore needs to be swabbed out between shots due to fowling. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson

07-06-2008, 08:48 PM	#4
WV SCROUNGER Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. you can order .32 Maxi balls or .32 Minnies at Blue grouse website. Great Website!!!

02-07-2012, 10:33 AM	#7
anthonymsga Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 7	Re: Squirrel Gun - 32 Cal. I would say more like pyrodex and 35 grains. 310 round ball perfect for hunting squirrel