Author Topic: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!! (Read 381154 times)

nosrettap1958 · « **Reply #251 on:** September 08, 2015, 04:46:55 PM »

That rifle shines Hanshi, really shines!!! I still think the 45 is the perfect all around caliber and the most accurate.

hanshi · « **Reply #252 on:** September 08, 2015, 10:51:53 PM »

Crawdad, I've owned more rifles in .45 than all others combined. I currently have three .45s and none of my other bore sizes have duplicates. So, I find myself in agreement with you on that. The majority of my deer kills were made with one .45 or another.

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #253 on:** September 09, 2015, 12:53:09 AM »

Here in Western Canada, a 'squirrel rifle' cannot be over .40 calibre.

Don Adams · « **Reply #254 on:** September 09, 2015, 03:12:56 AM »

Quote from: Kermit on September 07, 2015, 07:40:50 PM

A .311 ball ought to slide down that bore right easy. What do you use for patching?

Forget the pillow ticking - probably an actual pillow for patching.

Daryl · « **Reply #255 on:** September 09, 2015, 05:00:07 AM »

Quote from: Don Adams on September 09, 2015, 03:12:56 AM

Quote from: Kermit on September 07, 2015, 07:40:50 PM
A .311 ball ought to slide down that bore right easy. What do you use for patching?

Forget the pillow ticking - probably an actual pillow for patching.

Wooden blocks designed to fall away from the "shot" after leaving the barrel.

I think Taylor meant at Hefley Creek Rendezvous, where there is a squirrel rifle match put on by our good friends from Washington, Kevin, Boyd, etc. these fellows have been putting on that match since 2006 IIRC.
Taylor won again! BO-----RING!!!!!!!!!! LOL

iloco · « **Reply #256 on:** September 16, 2015, 05:57:26 PM »

Joe Schell has finished my new squirrel rifle. I am waiting on it to arrive I hope this week.
He has posted pictures of it on his blog. It is the 32 caliber with a 46 inch A weight barrel from Rice.
Dale Johnson, Chambers Lock with Davis triggers. Iron mounted hardware. Should make a dandy squirrel rifle.
You can see it at this link. https://joeschell.blogspot.com/

B Staley · « **Reply #257 on:** September 16, 2015, 09:18:52 PM »

The link didn't work but I typed it in and got it. I know you'll be happy with it , those 32's are fun to shoot.

Tony N · « **Reply #258 on:** September 16, 2015, 09:32:03 PM »

Joe builds a fine rifle! It looks very nice!!

~Tony

hanshi · « **Reply #259 on:** September 16, 2015, 11:36:30 PM »

That is one fine squirrel rifle and you will really enjoy that beauty.

Topknot · « **Reply #260 on:** September 17, 2015, 02:22:53 AM »

I am currently building my squirrel rifle. It has a .36 cal. square bottomed rifleing barrel from rice and a semi- Lancaster type stock from Pecatonica. Its coming together nicely and will be finished soon.

topknot

wattlebuster · « **Reply #261 on:** September 17, 2015, 02:49:22 AM »

Iloco thats a fine looking 32 your gonna have there. I really like Joe's work. Let us know how she shoots

Bill Ladd · « **Reply #262 on:** September 17, 2015, 03:23:00 AM »

Posting for iloco. Joe Schell built rifle

Kermit · « **Reply #263 on:** September 17, 2015, 07:17:26 AM »

I gotta have a flyweight .32 again someday...
Nice!

iloco · « **Reply #264 on:** September 23, 2015, 11:14:45 PM »

Got my rifle in the mail today. It sure does handle good. Slim, light weight and holds as good as any rifle I own. Will take it to the range and give it a work out in a few days. Joe did a great job on the iron work and patch box. He did a great job on all of the rifle.

wattlebuster · « **Reply #265 on:** September 24, 2015, 02:05:16 AM »

Cant wait to hear how she shoots iloco

oldtravler61 · « **Reply #266 on:** September 25, 2015, 02:29:17 PM »

Taylor an to all the rest. Never get bored looking at fine(very fine) squirrel rifles. Wattlebuster love those iron mounted rifles to. Especially those shoddy-daiseys!

okawbow · « **Reply #267 on:** September 28, 2015, 03:19:07 PM »

Finally was able to take my new Tennessee squirrel rifle out for a walk. The critters weren't moving much, but I spotted this one on the way back. The little 30 cal. with a light load works fine. Got another with my longbow a little later, and had some tender, juicy barbecue for lunch.

2015 gish by okawbow, on Flickr

Daryl · « **Reply #268 on:** September 28, 2015, 07:34:49 PM »

Nice!

Squirrel pizza · « **Reply #269 on:** October 03, 2015, 10:54:17 PM »

I've been trying to get a .32-.36 cal for my daughter but this is my rifle for all seasons.

Daryl · « **Reply #270 on:** October 04, 2015, 03:23:27 AM »

Loverly she is.

Squirrel pizza · « **Reply #271 on:** October 04, 2015, 04:58:39 PM »

Thank you Daryl. You've come a long way since this discussion started. From guest to super hero! I love the looks of the rifle (full stocked southern) that you posted on page 1. That and the rifle Mr. Ladd showed us make my heart go pitter patter. Who made them?

Bill Ladd · « **Reply #272 on:** October 04, 2015, 10:03:17 PM »

S. Pizza - Are you inquiring about the rifle just a few posts up, or the rifle I posted on the previous page?

If its the one just above, I was just posting those pictures to show the Joe Schell rifle built for iloco.

If you're asking about the one a page back from here, that's a 36 caliber squirrel rifle that gunmaker (Tom Knight) here on the forum built for me.

Squirrel pizza · « **Reply #273 on:** October 04, 2015, 10:38:29 PM »

I like them both but the Schell rifle just speaks to me. I love the lines, the color, patch box. I admire all types of rifles but the Southern or Appalacian rifles are my favorite. There's something honest about them. Like a pretty woman without make up. If you know what I mean.

Daryl · « **Reply #274 on:** October 05, 2015, 02:20:42 AM »

LOL - I've actually been around here for "some" time, Squirrel pizza - years in fact. The staining on your rifle - superbly bringing out the grain - lovely indeed.

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Author Topic: Let's see your squirrel rifle!!! (Read 381154 times)

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