Good Ram Rod ?

[Mike in Oz]

Very interesting, think i'll give this technique a try! 

Thanks guys.

 

[Buck Conner1]

I have no experience putting ram rods in Kerosene or Diesel fuel but I would think the smell would linger quite awhile.  My question: "how long would it take before the smell disappears?"

The odor is gone in a few days to a week which isn't bad for the advantages it provides.

 

[heelerau]

Mike told me about this kerosene trick with the ramrods, I will try it when I make a new rod for my .72 bore rifle.  I also found using the butt of the patchknife to seat the ball on the patching below the muzzle as I also mostly cut them at the muzzle also negates the use of the short starter, same as already mentioned grab the ramrod initially just above the muzzle and short handle it down to the charge.

 

[Roaddog]

virtualy indestuctibl ramrod
peridramrod.com
Check them out.They have m metal rod in the seter.

 

[Muley Hunter]

I got tired of wrecking my hand on wood rods and plastic is too flexible. I have a rod made from aluminum. Stiff, light and threaded 10/32 on each end. It works for a hunting, cleaning, and range rod. Never wears out.

SpinJag sells them in any length you want. They come black anodized that never wears off. You could have them anodized brown for a more traditional look.

 

[Smokin' Joe]

Here's another place to get ramrods and reasonable priced.  I've ordered a couple of solid aluminum "Bench rods" from him.  He'll also cut them to what ever length you want.  

http://www.aramrod.com/ramrods/field_rods.html

 

[Muley Hunter]

That place is way cheaper than SpinJag. Go there.

 

[Buck Conner1]

I got tired of wrecking my hand on wood rods and plastic is too flexible. I have a rod made from aluminum. Stiff, light and threaded 10/32 on each end. It works for a hunting, cleaning, and range rod. Never wears out.

SpinJag sells them in any length you want. They come black anodized that never wears off. You could have them anodized brown for a more traditional look.

Just watch for any signs of wear on your muzzle Pete. The aluminum rods got a lot of bad press from the high power comp shooters years ago for that reason. One of the accessories companies came out with the brass guide to protect the muzzle when using a rod that could hurt (wear) the muzzle end (to me that was one more thing to get misplaced).

 

[Muley Hunter]

I use a brass guide except during hunting. Not enough loading when hunting to hurt anything.

Those making aluminum ramrods claim it won't wear the muzzle. Somebody is wrong. Not sure who?

 

[patocazador]

Aluminum is softer than steel. I've been using aluminum cleaning rods for decades with no apparent damage to muzzles.

 

[Muley Hunter]

Aluminum is softer than steel. I've been using aluminum cleaning rods for decades with no apparent damage to muzzles.

That was my thought too.

 

[Mike in Oz]

I got tired of wrecking my hand on wood rods and plastic is too flexible. I have a rod made from aluminum. Stiff, light and threaded 10/32 on each end. It works for a hunting, cleaning, and range rod. Never wears out.

SpinJag sells them in any length you want. They come black anodized that never wears off. You could have them anodized brown for a more traditional look.

Interesting, thanks!

 

[Okie Hog]

Stiff, light and threaded 10/32 on each end. It works for a hunting, cleaning, and range rod. Never wears out.

i have a couple of the anodized aluminum ram rods.   They work very well.