Cleaning Rod Help

[Smokey Plainsman]

Hello, gang. I have a smoothbore .58 caliber trade gun coming with a very long 48” barrel. I am struggling to find a steel or other durable cleaning rod that would be long enough. I plan to use the wooden ramrod on the gun for loading but want a really durable rod for cleaning purposes and pulling balls if needed etc.

Can anyone recommend me a rod that will work? Thanks!

 

[Johnny Tremain]

I have used one of these since the 90s.

https://rmcoxyoke.com/product/rugged-ramrods/

 

[smo]

Try The Log Cabin Shop

 

[TDM]

You have 0 items in your cart. Cart Total: $0.00

Home | Catalog | Gift Certificate | Archive | About Us |Help

Home > Gun Cleaning > Ramrods, cleaning rods, loading rods > Ramrods, wood, synthetic; assembled or unfinished
Printer Friendly Page

Ramrod, 7/16" synthetic Delrin, almost unbreakable rod, 48" long, brass tip, 10-32 thread

Part Number: RAMROD-S-7-10-B Availability: Price: $22.59 Order Quantity:

• Description and Photos
• Downloads

• 
• 
• 

Ramrod, 7/16" synthetic Delrin, almost unbreakable rod, 48" long, brass tip, 10-32 thread


Top of Page Home > Gun Cleaning > Ramrods, cleaning rods, loading rods > Ramrods, wood, synthetic; assembled or unfinished

Track of the Wolf, Inc. 18308 Joplin St NW Elk River, MN 55330-1773 For your convenience you can contact us via our on-line form Contact the Webmaster if you have any problems with this site. Privacy Policy Copyright © 2022Track of the Wolf, Inc.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks gang. Are the delrin rods strong enough to pull a ball and use a breach scraper with? I think I’d prefer steel or maybe brass for these tasks?

 

[TDM]

Thanks gang. Are the delrin rods strong enough to pull a ball and use a breach scraper with? I think I’d prefer steel or maybe brass for these tasks?

Yes, the Delrin rods are strong and flexible, Track says they’re unbreakable. It’s what I use. My longest barrel is 42” so I trimmed mine. I epoxied & pinned a wooden knob on top which only used an inch of rod. So when you add a cleaning jag or scrapper, you would have 48”-49” of untrimmed working length. If you call them they may have longer lengths available.

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

Thanks gang. Are the delrin rods strong enough to pull a ball and use a breach scraper with? I think I’d prefer steel or maybe brass for these tasks?

Although clearly 'whippy', yes they are strong enough to 'pull' a ball out. Make sure to 'pin' the ramrod tip on though, if not already pinned. I use one with my 60" barrel, not that I have dry balled her yet, lol!

Otherwise I make my own tubular brass range rods, 95% of the strength of a solid rod at 50% of the weight!

 

[1BadDart]

Contact Rice barrels, they have nice stainless steel rods.

 

[hanshi]

Brass or stainless is best, IMHO. There is a lot (relatively) of give with Delrin since they are not as rigid as metal rods. Think of a screwdriver with a Delrin rod instead of a steel one. I'm not against Delrin rods and have one I sometimes use. It's just that heavy duty use needs a heavy duty tool.

 

[TDM]

Brass or stainless is best, IMHO. There is a lot (relatively) of give with Delrin since they are not as rigid as metal rods. Think of a screwdriver with a Delrin rod instead of a steel one. I'm not against Delrin rods and have one I sometimes use. It's just that heavy duty use needs a heavy duty tool.

hanshi is right, the Delrin will certainly flex more. But sometimes I’m really cheap and the Delrins are comparatively cheaper. I use the 7/16” rod for my 50’s so there not much extra room for flex. And I do have a couple of nice, solid, stainless rods with muzzle cones for my unmentionable rifles. It’s all personal preference.

 

[springfield art]

Ox Yolk's is 48", then you cut to length you want. I'll get one for my 42" trade gun.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thanks, gang!

Leaning towards the stainless steel rod from Rice. The 48” length should be perfect.

For a .58 caliber, should I order the 1/4”, 5/16”, or 3/8” thick rod?

 

[Louisk]

I like my Traditions brass takedown rod. Seems like it wasn't too expensive and if not long enough you could get two of them and screw on another section or two.

 

[smo]

Definitely 3/8” is what I would use..

The Log Cabin Shop I mentioned custom makes each rod too your specs..

Solid one piece brass with each end threaded 10/32 would be my choice..

I have a SS loading rod for my smoothbore, it works well also.

I’m thinking of ordering a brass one for under the rib , it would have too be 5/16 too fit the thimbles on my gun..
Just too ad a little weight up front..

 

[garypl]

Thanks, gang!

Leaning towards the stainless steel rod from Rice. The 48” length should be perfect.

For a .58 caliber, should I order the 1/4”, 5/16”, or 3/8” thick rod?

I would go with the 3/8" rod for a .58. I have rod from Rice and they are very well made but I suggest you lok-tite the knob on the end so your handle doesn't start to loosen.

 

[Tradbow]

I’ve got a couple derlin rods for my .32 caliber SMR. They do have a lot of flex.

 

[Whitworth]

Uncle Sam surplus 50 BMG cleaning rod. Look on EBAY.

 

[sportster73hp]

I purchased a 48 inch cleaning before. Found out 48 included the handle. Needed to buy the extra long jagg.

 

[J. Paul]

I buy brass rod of either 3/8" or 1/2" in diameter to make my own. Typically comes in either 5 or 6 ft length which can be drilled and tapped on end to accept proper jag or screw or scraper. Recent years these have gone up in price. 10 years ago a 6 ft piece of 3/8" was $15 from my local metal shop, I would guess triple that now. Also make great range rods

 

[Pete G]

hanshi is right, the Delrin will certainly flex more. But sometimes I’m really cheap and the Delrins are comparatively cheaper. I use the 7/16” rod for my 50’s so there not much extra room for flex. And I do have a couple of nice, solid, stainless rods with muzzle cones for my unmentionable rifles. It’s all personal preference.

You Will regret being cheap some day. Just sayin….