Brass ramrod

[hanshi]

I have ss range rods as well as coated fiberglass ones. These are primarily for cleaning and pulling balls but only rarely for loading. All my flintlocks have wood underbarrel rods and that's what I normally use in the woods and at the range. I use wood at the range to make sure all loads I shoot will load easily in the bush. If a load won't work while using a wood rod at the range I know it's not a good load for the bush.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I have a fiberglass range rod too. The rubber coating started to strip in a couple of spots so I took it off and used it without. Bad idea. D’uh, fiberglass on skin.
it’s wrapped in duct tape now.

 

[david w]

I have ss range rods as well as coated fiberglass ones. These are primarily for cleaning and pulling balls but only rarely for loading. All my flintlocks have wood underbarrel rods and that's what I normally use in the woods and at the range. I use wood at the range to make sure all loads I shoot will load easily in the bush. If a load won't work while using a wood rod at the range I know it's not a good load for the bush.

I make my own ram rods. I use selected straight grain hickory, and cull out a few that have even the slightest grain run out. I use them in the field. At the range, I use a range rod.

 

[Dude]

I have a fiberglass range rod too. The rubber coating started to strip in a couple of spots so I took it off and used it without. Bad idea. D’uh, fiberglass on skin.
it’s wrapped in duct tape now.

I'd have used heat shrink tubing.

 

[TreeMan]

Well I just ordered an antiqued brass under gun ramrod from October Country for my Frontier flintlock. Thanks all.

After around 20 shots my brass ramrod went from bright and shiny to antiqued. It’s so dark now you’d have a hard time distinguishing it from a wood rod at a distance. Doesn’t take but one shooting session to get that nice patina on it.

 

[DuncNZ]

Brass and fiberglass need effective muzzle guards to stop the rods wearing out the muzzle , Brass and aluminum are both relatively soft metals and become embedded with grit and can act as lapping rods on your muzzles and bores , rods which come in sections also are not a good idea in a muzzle loader , they usually lack strength at the joins and can bend or break , Fiber glass is abrasive and can wear your muzzle in no time , wood is fine for in the field but can also wear the muzzle if used regularly and not carefully , one piece stainless is beat . In fact all rods need effective muzzle guards . The Delrin rods may not be historically correct but make an excellent rod in the field , where nervous hurried loading or catching on branches or brush can result in a broken rod

 

[longcruise]

I made a brass rod for a 28" barrel gun and a steel rod for a 32". I used 5/16" stock. They fit perfectly into 3/8" rod tips and are easily pinned and glued or pinned and soldered.

There's hollow brass tube available that has a thicker wall but i don't know where you might get it.

Mine are used strictly for. More remote hunts where a range rod might be needed for "problem solving". They have threade rod tips on both ends. Also carry a file handle that is modified to screw onto the rod. Presto! Back country range rod.

 

[kemart17]

Who is using one on their rifle and do you like it?

YES, and i like them. make them out of 464 naval brass rod. use as range rods with a bore guide, and use them slung under my underhammers

 

[hanshi]

All metal and fiberglass rods I have are fitted with bore protectors. I don't have them on any of the wood, underbarrel rods.

 

[Rum River]

I like brass range rods with brass muzzle guards. For hunting carry a pinned wooden ramrod.

 

[Frontstuffer3491]

The issue for brass rods seems to be weight. Are thick walled brass tubes made and would one be stout enough to use?

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I don't think the weight will bother me, but we'll see.

 

[flconch53]

The issue for brass rods seems to be weight. Are thick walled brass tubes made and would one be stout enough to use?

I make tubing rods. Lately though brass tubing is getting more expensive like everything else. They are nice to carry in the pipes on your gun.

 

[LME]

I make tubing rods. Lately though brass tubing is getting more expensive like everything else. They are nice to carry in the pipes on your gun.

I saw some brass tubing in a hobby shop. You might want to check a hobby shop out?

 

[Old Hawkeye]

I replaced a 5/16" wood rod on a 58 cal with an October Country "Antiqued" brass rod and couldn't be happier. It only needed to be 27 1/2" long so doesn't weigh all that much. I don't notice whatever "extra" weight it added but like it from both a practical & cosmetic perspective over a wood or synthetic rod, not to mention it's versatility. No regrets!!

 

[longcruise]

I don't think the weight will bother me, but we'll see.

I am 75 now and don't feel impeded by the weight. It’s something that will be specific to you, your comfort zone and hunting style.

 

[flconch53]

p
I saw some brass tubing in a hobby shop. You might want to check a hobby shop out?

I buy all my metal from metal supply places to get the lengths I need

 

[Rifleman1776]

I have a good Delrin rod that just needs a little tlc. needs new ends and will be good to go! never worry about them shattering. wonder what 70g of fffg instead of 60f would do?

 

[Rifleman1776]

That delrin rod is handy for loading around corners.

 

[deerstalkert]

That delrin rod is handy for loading around corners.

saving it for this one!