Traditions 32 Crockett Muzzleloader

Trying to find the right load combination to improve shot groups on this 32cal Crockett...

[@garywemmer9342]

I'd acquired a .32 muzzle loader barrel, back in the day, and built a rifle around it.
Everything from a trigger guard, to ramrod, made it all.
Fired the .315, and .320 ball, from it, with a patch, and found, the .320, was surgical.
Keep trying, you'll get what you want!!!

[@shanetowe2770]

Thanks ..Good info

[@dalekehrer2421]

Different powder charges, different patch material, different patch thickness, different projectiles, diiferent primers, but only change on thing at a time and remain consistent in your loading technique. You will be successful.

[@shanetowe2770]

Thanks

[@jimpetersen3254]

I’m having some of the same problems with my Crockett. I have noticed it’s real important that I don’t pack the powder with the rod, just touching and keep it perfectly consistent with each load. A range rod is best for doing so. Good luck and keep trying, we’ll figure it out

[@shanetowe2770]

Thanks I will try that for sure next go round .I've ordered a range rod already..hoping it comes in this week

[@thomaskennedy9705]

I load mine with 20 grn Swiss 3F, .310 Hornady swagged RB, and .018 square cut (3/4x3/4) pillow ticking patch. I lube the patches as i shoot (just wipe the patch in the tin) with TOTW mink oil. I can put 5 balls in a quarter size group at 25 yards from the bench.

[@CharlesAustin-k3z]

.005th patch 0buck ball, 25 gr fff got pop bottle group from traditions .32 made 1991

[@shanetowe2770]

Thanks my have to try that

[@maddog45auto66]

Try 32 caliber lees chronicle bullets. That's what I use and my Kibler southern mountain rifle 32 Is with 30 Go x black powder ff G its attack driver.

[@shanetowe2770]

Yes sir been thinking on that you don't have a link or model # on that mold do ya ..

[@garycaplinger5575]

I have the same problem, tried everything, even sent one barrel back. I’m thinking that’s as good as it gets.

[@shanetowe2770]

I hear that .. hopefully we can find something that's going to work ..really like the lil rifle but not doing what I expected lol

[@jeffallen6754]

Get one of digital micrometers from Home Depot and sort your balls from biggest to smallest and see if the tighter fit works better. Good luck.

[@shanetowe2770]

for sure have already did that trying to keep everything as close to same as possible ,, thanks great info

[@jeffallen6754]

@ to be fair those groups weren’t exactly terrible. One other thing I would try. Modify your short starter with another wooden dowel as short as possible to get as small of a patch as possible as well as consistent size.

[@shanetowe2770]

@@jeffallen6754 yes sir will try that as well I’ve got it tapered to where it bottom out at same spot every time but it may be to much patch thanks man