old blackpowder guns

[Mortblanc]

Our ammo shortage did not catch me asleep, but it did boost my concerns.

I have been reloading .32 caliber rounds for 30 years. .32acp, .32S&W, and the newer .32mag. although I do not presently own a 32 pistol I have owned several in the past and used them as you have referred, as a high power replacement for the .22. I had a nice long barreled H&R that made a good squirrel pistol many years back.

During the past year I also bought a set of bullet molds for the .22, and can now reload reduced power rounds in ,223. I went that direction rather than .22 Hornet or a "rook rifle" combination due to ease of supply and uniformity of equipment.

Last fall I almost completely eliminated my reliance on .22 for GP work around the homestead by obtaining a .357 barrel for one of my single shot rifles. I have enough .38 spl brass to last a dozen lifetimes. The SS rifle shooting that was a natural progression.

Being able to cast bullets in all the calibers one owns extends ones capabilities tremendously.

Over the border in KY we are not allowed to hunt most of the public lands with center-fire rifle rounds. They are reserved for rimfire and shotgun. I am sure post-event that would become one of those ignored rules.

My Lord, we are all over the place on this thread!