T/C 32 cal cherokee???
 

hey fellas any comments on this rifle??? i just picked up a beauty now gotta go get some ammo- balls and or maxi-balls anything i rekon i can find also some 3f black powder well any reccomondations on or tips for shooting my new smokepole...
Thanks
OBA

OBA,

Welcome to the Forum. What is the twist in that .32? I suspect it will shoot roundball well. You might see if you can use 0 or 00 Buckshot with suitable greased patch. Keep us informed.

Adam

I have owned the "little 32" for about 15+ years, it makes one nice squirrel and rabbit shooter. It will clover-leaf at 35 yds.

I found it at a private owner sale about 120 miles from home. It was well worth the trip. When my grandsons get older (currently 5 and 7) they will be learning to shoot bp with it.

The load I like is as follows:

.310 Hornaday Round ball
0.012 patch lubed with bore-butter
20 grs Goex 3fff
RWS 1075 cap.

I have seen mini-maxi's but never tried them. My thoughts would be to go to 36 cal or 40 cal if I needed to use them.

If there is a draw back, it will be keeping it clean. With the small diameter barrel it takes a little extra effort. So get a sturdy range rod.

I had a friend that had one and he loved it. You should have no trouble finding a good load. You will have to see which patch thickness works best and how much 3F to use.