Replacement ramrod
12-31-2005, 12:01 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Manassas, VA
Posts: 5
Replacement ramrod
I tried the search.... maybe I don't know what to put in, so I'll ask. My wooden ramrod cracked (not broken) trying to push an old sabot down -- my step-father and I traded attempts until it seated. Fired OK. Now I only have 4 old sabots that I will never use.
Anyway, I need a new rod and believe there are choices in fiberglass, synthetic, nylon, carbon, brass, aluminum, and of course, wood. Criteria: not wood (probably break that again); not brittle in cold; doesn't splinter if it does break (have strong fears of shards embedding in my palm); doesn't gouge barrel; fits CVA .50 Mountain rifle (Mountaineer? don't recall at the moment). Besides, it swells so much during the cleaning process, it won't go back in its home.
How about those brass end pieces on my current rod? Do these come with replacements? How would I mark these alternatives for consistently seating my load? Black permanent ink won't show to well on a black rod; scratching/gouging may weaken some hollow types, I believe (incorrectly?)
The local shop has one "universal", but surprise, could not determine what the material is. I will openly consider online point-of-sale. Thank you.
D.
Anyway, I need a new rod and believe there are choices in fiberglass, synthetic, nylon, carbon, brass, aluminum, and of course, wood. Criteria: not wood (probably break that again); not brittle in cold; doesn't splinter if it does break (have strong fears of shards embedding in my palm); doesn't gouge barrel; fits CVA .50 Mountain rifle (Mountaineer? don't recall at the moment). Besides, it swells so much during the cleaning process, it won't go back in its home.
How about those brass end pieces on my current rod? Do these come with replacements? How would I mark these alternatives for consistently seating my load? Black permanent ink won't show to well on a black rod; scratching/gouging may weaken some hollow types, I believe (incorrectly?)
The local shop has one "universal", but surprise, could not determine what the material is. I will openly consider online point-of-sale. Thank you.
D.
12-31-2005, 07:20 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: Replacement ramrod
Ibelieve that for under $20,the best "rifle-fitted" replacement ramrods are the black anodized aluminum ones. They are strong & stiff - standard on T/C Encores/Omegas/Black Diamond XRs.Measure the old one & refer to the CVA Kentuckys, Hawkens... etc at this link below. Use the scroll bar on the left when you arrive there. Click on Ramrods & Accessories. Find the one that comes closest to your length. If you don't see any, email the website & they will custom-make one for you at the same prices listed. Good folks there.
http://rmcsports.com/catalog.htm
If you want to spend more than $20, then I'll give you a link to XS Power Rod. What I did was purchased two from RMC... a black anodized that fits the rifle & a brass one that also fits - but is much heavier. I think it adds too much weight to the rifle.
I take both to the range. Use one for seating the bullet with a jag attached -- use the other with bore brush installed for swabbing the bore. That way, it's not necessary to keep unscrewing jags & brushes at the range.
http://www.xssights.com/store/blackpowder.html.
http://rmcsports.com/catalog.htm
If you want to spend more than $20, then I'll give you a link to XS Power Rod. What I did was purchased two from RMC... a black anodized that fits the rifle & a brass one that also fits - but is much heavier. I think it adds too much weight to the rifle.
I take both to the range. Use one for seating the bullet with a jag attached -- use the other with bore brush installed for swabbing the bore. That way, it's not necessary to keep unscrewing jags & brushes at the range.
http://www.xssights.com/store/blackpowder.html.
12-31-2005, 09:50 AM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: Replacement ramrod
The rod Triple Se7en suggests is a good one. The aluminum rod on my Black Diamond is excellent. Very stiff and solid. Also while your at it, get yourself a range rod.. a good heavy duty rod. I like my range rod at least 4" longer then my rifle. So I usually get a 32" rod. This makes it much nicer for swabbing and cleaning the rifle at the end of the day.
On the rod make sure it has female ends on both ends if possible. Most of the brass ends come pinned. Make sure they are or believe me, you will be chasing ramrod ends all over the place. With the two female ends, you can attach a jag at one end and a T handle on the other for extra length and pulling power. Then like Triple Se7en says, your not changing rod ends on the range. I also carry three of them when I go to the range. One to load, one with a brush, and one with a cleaning jag.
On the rod make sure it has female ends on both ends if possible. Most of the brass ends come pinned. Make sure they are or believe me, you will be chasing ramrod ends all over the place. With the two female ends, you can attach a jag at one end and a T handle on the other for extra length and pulling power. Then like Triple Se7en says, your not changing rod ends on the range. I also carry three of them when I go to the range. One to load, one with a brush, and one with a cleaning jag.
12-31-2005, 10:12 AM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
RE: Replacement ramrod
dlrider
If you are talking about a RR for the gun, Wal-Mart has a really good product. It is a "Flint River" Universal 31" Lightweight Ramrod #9016103159 - $7.00. It cames with 10x32 threads both ends. You cut the rod to fit your application depending on what attachment you might want to put on the rod. It is a black anodized aluminum rod -kinda reminds me of a really stiff arrow shaft. Very light weight and very strong. I put the new extended TC loading jag on them and they work great. With the extended loading jag you are able to patch and load a variety of bullets including the shockwaves and not damage the tip.
If you are talking about a RR for the gun, Wal-Mart has a really good product. It is a "Flint River" Universal 31" Lightweight Ramrod #9016103159 - $7.00. It cames with 10x32 threads both ends. You cut the rod to fit your application depending on what attachment you might want to put on the rod. It is a black anodized aluminum rod -kinda reminds me of a really stiff arrow shaft. Very light weight and very strong. I put the new extended TC loading jag on them and they work great. With the extended loading jag you are able to patch and load a variety of bullets including the shockwaves and not damage the tip.
12-31-2005, 07:33 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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Location: Idaho
Posts: 11,703
12-31-2005, 08:13 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,922
RE: Replacement ramrod
ORIGINAL: sproulman
my wooden rod on my tc hawkins 50 cal which is 35 years old bro. where can i get a replacement . i would like to bring gun back to original look.thanks
my wooden rod on my tc hawkins 50 cal which is 35 years old bro. where can i get a replacement . i would like to bring gun back to original look.thanks
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/advanced_search_result.php?s=1&keywords=ramrod
