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What ram rod size.
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The standard factory ramrod on my Lyman GPR measures .368-.370 diameter.
That would make a 3/8" (.375) diameter ramrod just the right size.
That would make a 3/8" (.375) diameter ramrod just the right size.
For a range rod to use with my .54, I bought the October Country 3/8" brass rod with rod guide.
http://www.octobercountry.com/products/OC-Brass-Ram-Rod-With-T-Handle-.html
http://www.octobercountry.com/products/ROD-GUIDES.html
Can't use it for hunting unless I want to cart it around. Not likely.
http://www.octobercountry.com/products/OC-Brass-Ram-Rod-With-T-Handle-.html
http://www.octobercountry.com/products/ROD-GUIDES.html
Can't use it for hunting unless I want to cart it around. Not likely.
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Herb
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What size are the rod pipes? Probably 3/8" (.375). But nominal 3/8 ram rods (wooden ones) are probably about .360. I make my own by reducing a larger size, even 7/16", to about .380, or whatever size will fit smoothly through the pipes. I attach a rod tip and if necessary file that down to just slip through the pipes. If the rod hole in the stock is too tight, I open that up a bit until the rod fits freely. You have to allow for wood swelling with wet weather.
Measure your thimbles first. Easy to do by trying to fit drill bits inside. A 3/8" is probably correct. But, understand, often the end must be sanded down to make it fit into the rifle.
