Flintlock Squirrel Hunt- 59 Yard Head Shot
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- Join Taylor on a crisp January morning chasing squirrels with his Pedersoli .32 flintlock rifle. Learn some tips as he goes through his reloading process and watch as he successfully pulls off an extremely difficult shot on a high perched squirrel.
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I have watched your (this) video about 10 times and I still like the end. I bought a .36 caliber TC Seneca in 1976 for my 16th birthday (you could back then) and I still have it. I build my own flintlocks now and as you said… nothing beats hunting with a flintlock. Being from Wyoming I have taken everything from prairie dogs to elk with my muzzleloaders… life is good brother.
"being blessed with so much, I try to take as little as I can" beautiful
You are a hunter who recognizes the blessings and a hunter with values! Great video and one hell of great shot! Wish we could take our .32s out and share a day in the oaks! We'll done!
Having just watched your much more recent video on squirrel hunting with a smoothbore flintlock pistol, I wanted more and found this one, which I think is even better! Now a subscriber, I selfishly hope that you can find the time to make and post even more videos. Yours are EXCELLENT, and definitely among the best on CZcams, which is saying a lot. Best, Chris (in Maine)
And to think I'm considered, "Old School" for squirrel hunting with a 22lr bolt gun and fixed power optic.
Must complement y'all on the video. Exquisite photography here on CZcams is rare. Thank you both for your efforts. The Flintlock education makes me thankful for modern day sporting arms. I have spent many hours at the rifle range having conversations with the Flintlock / Muzzle loading gentleman and quickly noticed the vast amount of gizmo & gadgets required. I have a rifle box and a range bag. The black powder guys back up to the bench with a pick up truck full of equipment. And as for hunting with a flintlock rifle...well I'd most likely go hungry.
Again...thank you both for your efforts. Would really enjoy seeing more of y'all's squirrel hunting adventures.
Squirrel hunting to some people seems a silly thing but to my father and I down here in Texas, it has always been a wonderful tradition and I have been a muzzleloader fanatic since my dad put his 50 Hawken in my hands when I was 5! This video you've made satisfies me to no end my friend, beautiful job!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
Great shot! You said it, flintlocks are so much fun. I have a few percussion rifles but they almost never get shot lol. Whenever I go shooting or hunting, it's always the flintlock that's my workhorse. Not really any squirrel hunting where I live but I wish there was, I'd love to go but then again, no matter where you live in our great country, it offers something different. I'm hoping to get a pronghorn this year with my smoke pole. As you said, we are blessed and there's no reason to be greedy with it all. Too bad more don't see it that way. I'll look forward to more videos and stay safe and happy hunting.
Great shot and video. I love squirrel hunting with my .32 flintlock. I only use flintlocks and wood bows to hunt.
Metoo
Awesome video. I really like how you explain the whole process. I am going to a mountain man rendezvous soon, and I would like to find the same rifle that you have. I really want to hunt squirrels like you do. thank you for the inspiration!!
Thank you for the kind words! Enjoy the flintlock hunting, it is quite hard to beat!
I love your videos, you deserve more subscribers. Keep the blackpowder history alive
Great video ! Theres nothing like going out on a good squirrel hunt ! Thanks for your video !
I love everything about my muzzle loaders and a little jealous about your 32 cal. I got to get me one too.
James Sparhawk the .32 is a very fun caliber, definitely one of my favorites!
Nice video. Love squirrel hunting and love flinters!
"I usually like to bump it into the touch hole", words to live by my friend.
DonnieBigBucks that’s what she said.
Great video. Well explained. Just ordered a .32 pedersoli kentucky. Can't wait to shoot it. Thanks. Keep posting.
Loved the video. Very telling you aimed 6” over in the long shot. Familiarity with your gun and load makes you a very gun hunter/ shooter. Congratulations.
Great videos! Please keep them coming. Thanks!
59 yards shot with a flintlock. Congratulations!
Love the video. I will post it on American Longhunter forum as I am sure
the members will love it.
I am glad you loved the video! Please share away, I would love for others to get to enjoy it as well.
I would like to mention that the small Altoid mint cans make great patch tins.
Outstanding young man, totally awesome. You are truly blessed.
Love this video and the rifle I'm going to buy my own thanks!
Great video! That is truly the sport of Kings! No pressure if you miss or don't see anything. More fun than deer hunting.
I agree 100% Enjoy!
my mother in law bakes them in the oven a little,then cuts em up like chicken,then rolls em in flour salt n pepper n fries em like chicken. then makes white pepper gravy in the pan she used for the squirrell. with hand made biscuits. Now that stuff is fit ta eat.
Sounds very good. I love them any way you fix them especially in a gravy. Here in Louisiana we know how
to make use of wildlife from our past relatives who were evicted from Canada by the Brits.
Squirrel an gravy...rib sticking food there boy
Ok, now I'm HUNGRY !!😋😋😋
That sounds awesome
Muzzle loaders are simple to use just clean them after two or three shots and give them a thorough cleaning when you get home and there’s nothing more beautiful than a well built flintlock
You said it best: that was awesome !
Great video.
Thank you for the kind words!
great video. informative for those who've never tried it.
Great shot and great video ...!!
Enjoyed the video very much.
i just got a pedersoli traditional hawked .54cal....gonna be my first deer season using a muzzleloader. can't wait!
Excellent hunt and a great video, very well done nice shooting by the way.
Been hunting squirrels with my 36 cal lancaster flintlock since 1981. Killed deer with it to. Been using flintlocks since 1976 to hunt with. Flinters r the best fun once u learn to use them.
Awesome video and great shooting!!
Found this researching muzzle loaders. I have enjoyed shooting cap and ball revolvers for a while now and I’m looking into getting a rifle to shoot and hunt with. Nice video all the way around.
Great job like the other squirrel hunting video you have . These are the best I have seen . I love your videos. Please make more. I am subscribed to your channel. God bless.
Thank you for the kind words!
Amazing shot, love the video. I plan on getting a .32 or .36 sometime, as a dedicated squirrel and rabbit rifle.
In MHO, I would get a .36. I have a .32 long rifle from a catalog co. and it is just fine, however for a groundhog or fox it is just a hair small. It does the job, but I think a .36 would be better.
Nice video. I’m a little surprised you aren’t using English Chipped Flints. Best ignition for sure. I read in muzzleloader once that using less primer powder and actually keeping it away from the touch hole gives quicker ignition. I tried it that way for awhile and found it to be true. Give it a try. I’m not being critical here. Just sharing information. That was a great shot by the way.
Five star video. Really good information as well as entertaining!
Thank you!
Sweet shooting I love it! I have the exact same flintlock and a matching .50 calThanks for sharing
Thanks for the kind words! Keep up the good work with your flintlocks! Enjoy
Great video. Thanks for posting . I deer hunt with a Pedersoli frontier flintlock in 50 cal.
Great hunt. You don't REALLY have to clean after every shot, I do it every third shot, but everyone has their own routine. Whatever works best for you is fantastic. If you have a routine that you follow religiously, your chances of messing up go down and your success rates go WAY UP ! Great hunt my man !!!!👍👍👍👍
Very nice video. A few months ago I bought an old .32 caliber rifle which I think was originally a flintlock. No maker's name on it, the bore is pretty good, the curly maple stock has had some repairs on it over the years. The barrel is just over 7/8" across the flats, it's pretty heavy.
I was recently fortunate to find a Pedersoli flintlock in .45 caliber, stocked in very nice curly maple, I'm impressed with the quality.
I also happen to own an original .32 caplock rifle. It has a heavy barrel on it as well which makes for a very muzzle heavy gun, but it shoots alright. There is something special to hunting with an original 100+ year old muzzleloader.
You are correct, Pedersoli firearms are truly works of art. I believe they are some of the best factory produced muzzleloaders available. The ones I have had experience with have all been exceptional. Enjoy!
Really nice video. Wish I could see good enough to shoot open sights. Good shooting.
that is some fine shooting!
Congrats on a good hunt . I used to do the same with my .45 and it worked quite well , I occasionally did cut a few in half though but they cleaned ok .
first great video. it was nice to see you took the time to show in a decent speed how you load your ride and some tips. I was curious to know how to figure out the hold over on squirrel? I like most ppl use a 22. bolt action but I love my my 50 cal muzzleloader and you sold me on buying a 32 caliber.
Knowing how much hold over comes after years of shooting experience and practice with a lot of trial and error.
Mainly it just comes down to shooting your rifle a lot and figuring out how she shoots. Want to know where it shoots at 80 yards with a 30 yard zero? Its simple, put a pop can out at 80 yards and start shooting at it until you learn where to hold in order to start making hits. After awhile you can look at a target and instantly have a rough figure of how much you will need to hold over for it.
I would recommend finding a local muzzleloader club to join and attending their monthly shoots. This will give you a chance to try some challenging shots which will prepare you for those tough shots on the bushy tails. Either way your going to have a blast. Enjoy!
I have the pedersoli 36 cal. I lapped the barrel using valve grinding grease. This increased the accuracy and I can easily load 3 shots in a row without cleaning. A custom barrel you don't have to do this like a green mountain or coleraine barrel. But there is some imperfections in the mass produced barrels and the powder hangs up on them and makes it hard to load.
The fouling on the small bore was always the problem I had and mine was a .45 caliber kentucky rifle. I ended up taking it to a friend and we cut a foot off the barrel and I created a carbine for my son to use. I couldn't tell any difference in velocity with the shorter barrel but I did not have a chronograph in those days. The fouling was much less after that.
Great shooting
I like your videos but man you guys post so rarely I forget I'm even subbed. and it seems you guys took down some of your old vids
Great shooting! Very nice gun, I have a .40 flintlock but want to try something in the .30 range
For an all around small game/ varmint rifle it is hard to beat the .36 caliber. For a dedicated squirrel rifle the .32 caliber preforms flawlessly.
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Nice shooting my friend something always wanted to do but the eyes parenthood enough anymore take care brother luck !
excellent shooting. Mine is a .50 a bit too much for small game.
Go To Las Vegas, buy a lottery ticket bet on the Rex Sox to win the worls series. You are on a roll, go for it!
Great shot & outstanding video! I have the same rifle save in .36 calibre. Sometimes larger game presents itself, and I do use it for Turkey.
Could you tell me where you got your composite rammer, I'd like to get one as well.
Jack, the composite ramrod came with the rifle when i got it. They can be ordered from muzzleloader shops such as the log cabin shop or track of the wolf muzzleloading. Enjoy
nice video, let me give you a tip. that is not a possibles bag, that is a shooting bag. a possibles bag was for carrying your gear, cloths and such. also I never put my powder against the touch hole, I put it to the outside edge to the right side, the hot gas makes for quick ignition, if the powder just burns like a fuse it can be slow............
Yep. You want a flash and not a fuse effect. Less is better.
There is no prowess here only wickedness.
Un video muy bueno.
enjoyed your video, Looked like very good way to spend your morning. Have shot black powder for years but never hunted with it. Found your channel as considering a 32 or 40 cal flint rifle for small game and plinking and doing a bit of research. Can you (or somebody else) tell me what squirrel tastes like? We dont have them here in New Zealand and I'm curious :-)
Darren,
Squirrel is a wonderful meat. It is mild but full of flavor with a nutty taste. It is absolutely one of my favorite wild game meats. Enjoy!
@@eliotarmory7085. Thank you for your reply. If I ever get the opportunity I will give it a go :-)
I got a tip from the movie “ Sgt. York “, my ramrod extends 4 inches beyond the muzzle to give me a good grip. I also used a composit rod from Dixie because I broke my wood rod also. Good luck 👍.
I stop by Dixie yesterday I just bought ky long rifle has wood rod looking for fiber. They didn't have it to fit my cva .round balls,jag,patch,stainless rod for cleaning at home they had boy that ky long rifle sure is accurate got it at pawn shop needs refinish but the bore rifling is great
Refinish is going have to wait I'm a going hunting with this jewel.
I think I've broken every wooden rod I ever had. I still use one on a .45 cal. Seneca Thompson Center. When I go to the range I take a composite rod to use because I shoot a lot and fouling gets pretty heavy. With home made powder and well lubed patches I get at least a dozen shots before I need to run a brush down to ease loading.
What model of Pedersoli Flintlock .32 is the gun. Great videos. Nice listening voice. Thanks
nice hunt and video. what part of the country are you in?
Everyone else was living in 2017 meanwhile this guy living in 1805
do not put powder into the touch hole,,it causes slower ignition as a FUSE effect,,than does a FLASH effect going thru the touch hole,,just a tip,, good video ! thx
In your tool kit you showed you have a ball puller. I have to ask if you have ever had to use it. I used to carry one of those until I needed to use it and all it did by screwing it into the ball was expand the ball to be extremely tight. The puller then just stripped out and that was that. I had to remove the nipple and place powder into the whole and then fire it. Now I have seen a ball remover that uses a co2 gas cylinder. Have you ever tried to "bark" a squirrel with a larger caliber?
You make me want to get a flintlock!
Flintlocks are the holy grail of firearms in my opinion.You need to shoot one for yourself to truly appreciate just how special they are. I don't think you will be sorry!
Haha now i need to break 21 years old and buy myself one! 5 years left!
Christian A-L have your parents do it. you actually only need to be 18
I already talked to my dad ;)
@@christiana-l7882 you don’t have to be 21 to buy a black powder rifle.
That was a hell of a shot! Does the flash ever disturb the squirrels at close range? I have only hunted with percussion and inline so far for whitetail deer.
Civil War Will,
by the time the flash goes off it is too late for the animal as long as your aim is true.
A long hang-fire could cause issues with spooking animals, but hang-fires are pretty rare when you know how to properly care for and load your rifle.
Enjoy.
Mr. & Mrs. Eliot Thank you very much.
To make my altoids tins and others fit the "look" of by possible pouch I toss em in the fire. It burns the paint off of em and gives em a nice patina
huntr4lfe that’s a great idea!
Consider that idea stolen! I like it. Gonna do it.
Good hit
I've hunted with a .32 caplock for years. You definitely need a bullet board with pre loaded patches and balls. It makes loading much faster.
I have one, just didn't use it for this particular video. I would agree they make loading much faster!
I have a cheap but accurate cva frontier purcussion 50 that i got a cleaning patch stuck an broke the rod in attempt to pull it out. Luckily it has a breach plug an i was able to get it out
I have been there myself, it is quite frustrating. Good or bad, it is all part of the traditional muzzleloading experience! Enjoy.
Mr. & Mrs. Eliot i can shoot my 243 winchester all day an still not have near the fun when shooting the muzzleloader. I found a kit online that is flintlock in 32 cal. I may save up for.
Great shots !! 2 things, #1. Way too many unnecessary loading steps,- #2. Try a ramrod that’s about 4 inches longer ( ie, Sgt. York ). You are right, they are very accurate rifles, keep going.
What model is that flintlock? Looks kinda like a Pennsylvania?
That .32 gives a lot of performance for not much powder. What's the hunting load ? 30 or maybe 35 gr?
This particular rifle was using 20 grains of FFF Goex real black powder. Like you said it doesn't take much powder to make the .32 a high performing small game caliber.
Any specific reason you chose the .32 over the .36?
In my opinion the .32 is the king of squirrel rifles. It is perfect in every aspect for squirrels. Great accuracy, the perfect mix of knockdown power without too much meat damage, and overall just a great caliber. The .36 is going to preform in an identical manner except for more meat damage. I have not lost a single squirrel to my .32s and never felt the need for anything more.
Now with that said, I use a .32 because I am only expecting to find squirrels while I am out squirrel hunting. If I was in an area with a high chance of getting a shot at a fox, coyote, or bobcat, i would opt for a .36-40 caliber to give me the extra knock down power needed for those larger animals. For groundhogs I definitely like the .36-40 caliber rifles as the .32 is a little lacking for anything other then head shots.
In the end it all comes down to personal preference as either the .32 or .36 will do the job just fine for squirrels. If I could only own one rifle for all small game/varmint hunting It would be a .36 as it is more versatile. But for a dedicated squirrel rifle there is nothing better then the .32.
I hope this helps. Thanks for watching.
Is this the pedersoli frontier model
Taylor, what model Perdosoli are you using?
I was using a Pedersoli Frontier rifle. Cheers
The extra cleaning jag is a good idea. However, if you do not have two THREADED rod ends on your ramrod you can drill a 1/8" hole in the side of your ramrod about 1/4" down from the end. Grind the point off of a finishing nail and use that through the hole as a "T" handle. I have used this trick for years and it's worked really well, although I wouldn't twist a ball puller in with it.
That is a great idea! Good thinking
4f fine for small game small caliber rifles.
seeing that the Pedersolis barrel is not swampt , do you consider the gun too nose heavy ?
It is a bit nose heavy, but I don't find it to effect the shooting/handling qualities. It is a very nice rifle in every regard. Enjoy!
Use large shot hides are thick. And listen for the thud. Can't see because of smoke
what state you in
Hey Tony! We're in Ohio. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! You might enjoy some of my hunts as well! Check them out sometime!
Are they good with hamburger helper?
Mark Charles Washington Idk why they call it hamburger helper it works just fine by itself
actually.....yes they are. it takes a few though
i shoot a .32 Crockett i love it but you want to see more wear an orange hat they make more noise and tgey will only go 3 0 feet up the tree
Nice video-- music wasn't needed at all-- took away from the sounds of the outdoors!