Today I got in my brand new Traditions Crockett .32 caliber caplock squirrel rifle:
Not usually one for the production guns but I don’t own anything smaller than a .58 at present and didn’t want to drop a bunch of cash on a custom right after Christmas. Squirrel hunting is my new addiction and I wanted to still burn smoke while doing it.
Initial impressions are it’s a very good rifle for the inexpensive price tag. No it’s not fancy but it is shooting really well. Didn’t do great with 15 grains but bumped up to 20 and it put five balls in a quarter size group at 20 yards give or take. That’s just with the first range day. Sights are dead on. Was using Hornady .310s and pillow ticking lubed with Track of the Wolf mink oil cut at the muzzle.
Did have a little wood chip out behind the lock but shouldn’t hurt anything. Also raised a small piece up behind the lockplate but plan to repair with superglue. Other than that the triggers are solid, the sights are excellent, and initial accuracy is very impressive.
Can’t wait to get in the squirrel woods with it. Take care guys!
