Shenandoah .36

[Kansas Jake]

I know this is probably the wrong bunch to ask, but here goes. I've run across a Traditions Shenandoah Flintlock in .36 cal at a pawn shop. It has been fired, but is in excellent condition. I can get it for $250.

Good price or about average? Should I buy it? I don't currently have a flint rifle, but have had in the past.

It would probably be used mostly for paper punching, squirrels and rabbits, but I also have a .32 percussion for those.

 

[robinsroost]

KJ, Just buy the gun, you know that you want to, and the price is fair. If you don't get it, you will always wish that you did. Keep yer powder dry........robin :wink:

BLACK POWDER MATTERS!

 

[galamb]

Today you would be hard pressed to get a drop in barrel for $250.

The Shenandoah is a good looking rifle for a production gun.

I would buy it...

 

[Black Jack]

Sounds like an attractive offer. As with all used muzzleloaders, be sure to examine the bore with a good bore light.

 

[hanshi]

I like the way the Shenandoah rifle shoulders and would buy it for that price.

 

[mooman76]

36s are hard to come by and one in excellent condition. I would jump on it.

 

[azmntman]

$250.00? He's rippin ya off. Where is this shop (just PM me name and address and I'll go give him a piece of my mind :grin: ). The NERVE!



I would have put it on a card before I left myself, may be gone now, always is with me :shake:

 

[Jumpshot]

I know this is probably the wrong bunch to ask, but here goes.

Why would you think that?

I wish I could find more .36 caliber rifles for decent prices. It's my favorite caliber. The .36 Shenandoah is no longer being made (in flint or percussion), so they're becoming harder to find and prices are climbing. You can still find one or two new, unsold models for sale online, but prices are over $700. If I could find one in good condition for $250, I'd jump on it in a heartbeat.

 

[Kansas Jake]

I know you guys all tried to talk me out of it, but I couldn't help myself. I went ahead and picked up the Shenandoah. It also included a suede leather gun case that came along with it. Look out squirrels. Now I just need some .350 round balls or a mold. Any other ball size recommendations?

 

[timothy prouty]

Try 355round ball mould from moose mould they have a single mold for100and a 125for double cavity

 

[timothy prouty]

YOU gotta talk to them about the mould they made me the mould and it's great hope this helps and I use 50 grains of 3F

 

[jethro224]

Hornady OOO buckshot works for me. There's a whole lotta balls in a 5lb box of buckshot.

 

[Pete G]

Hornady OOO buckshot works for me. There's a whole lotta balls in a 5lb box of buckshot.

:metoo: I got mine from TOW.

 

[Auldgoat]

Yep 000 buckshot works great. Hornaday, 5lb box for around $25. Been using 20 gr 3f. gives me a 2" group at 50 yds with a spit patch (.01 cotton muslin). .022 ticking sparsely lubbed with coconut or olive oil gets me a 1" group (short starter needed). Enjoy.
Will

 

[Kansas Jake]

Thanks guys for the great information. I'm excited to try it out. That will probably need to be a week or two away due to other commitments.

 

[Wes/Tex]

I would suggest you get some .350 and .355, or even .348 from outfits like TOTW, to see what works best with the patching you have or get. Even the #000 buckshot idea is valid. The gun will tell you when it's happy and then you can think about investing in a mold.

 

[nkbj]

I'd grab it in a heart beat.
My Shenandoah .36 flinter was obtained from someone who somehow neglected to mention that the barrel was ringed. Funny how that happens.
So now it's rebored to .46 to use the same round ball as a 1851 six shooter. But I'd still like to have a smaller bore rifle.

 

[oddguy]

I have a Shenandoah and I absolutely love the rifle.l use .350 hornady round ball with a prelubed .10 pre lubed patch I shoot 25 g FFF for rabbits and squirrels.with this load the rifle is a real tack driver.The gold coloured front blade sight can be hard to see in full sunlight.

 

[Kansas Jake]

I haven't had a chance to shoot the rifle yet, but am anxious to get to the range and try it out. It is a purty little thing.

 

[Docgp]

Pictures, Please!!!!

Doc