old blackpowder guns

[CharlesHarris]

I agree that the subcalibre adapters which enable use of 32 ACP or 32 S&W revolver cartridges in. 30 or. 303 rifles work well. I have old Marbles adapters which were.my grandather's for use in. 30-30 and .30-40 Krag rifles, which are common in the US. I also have modern-made adapters for the. 303 and 7.62x54R. Accuracy is quite acceptable, firing inch groups for 5 shots at 25 yards with iron sight. Good enough for small game.

With the increasing cost and spotty supply of. 22 LR amunition, I have obtained several. 32 ACP auto pistols and. 32 Long revolvers from estate sales, etc. I use these for the same purposes that my neighbors would use a .22 for, hunting small game for the pot, to kill pest animals and occasionaly to slaughter livestock. The. 32s are more effective than a 22LR on any game larger than a rabbit and these days, by casting your own bullets and loading your own amunition, they can be fired inexpensively.

I also have an Army & Navy Cooperative Society rook rifle, which I had relined to.use. 32 S&W Long ammuniion. While not inexpensive, it is a delightfully elegant farmer's companion and is legal to hunt with here. Quiet, accurate and effective, with less meat damage than high velocity .22 LR, so you can eat right up the bullet hole.