genesis ram rod
12-31-2008, 01:43 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
RE: genesis ram rod
Yes the rod is short, even when extended. When not extended, it is barely long enough for an FPB over 100 gr Pyrodex. So in my mind the rod is good for field-loading only. For cleaning and range work, another rod(s) is required.
12-31-2008, 06:06 PM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: genesis ram rod
This ramrod is for loading only unless you put extensions on them. A T handle short starter and a long nose cleaning/loading jag will make them work. Other then that it is a good solid rod.
12-31-2008, 09:47 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
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RE: genesis ram rod
With it extended it gets very close to the face of the breechplug. I've been using mine with it extended and a SpinJag screwed into the rear of it. That's plenty for a range rod and for cleaning.
01-01-2009, 05:28 AM
#5
Fork Horn
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RE: genesis ram rod
ORIGINAL: SWThomas
With it extended it gets very close to the face of the breechplug. I've been using mine with it extended and a SpinJag screwed into the rear of it. That's plenty for a range rod and for cleaning.
With it extended it gets very close to the face of the breechplug. I've been using mine with it extended and a SpinJag screwed into the rear of it. That's plenty for a range rod and for cleaning.
01-01-2009, 08:55 AM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 21,193
RE: genesis ram rod
The T handle is a short starter. You take the small end off and then it will screw into the end of the ramrod. Also you have a second short starter for sabots. Make sure it has the ends on it. Some of the short starters are solid on the ends like the ones you get from Traditions.
