Longer Cleaning Rods - Options?

[Red Owl]

I've used hardware store dowels but look at the grain very carefully because pressure could split them and drive a jagged end into your hand. I'd get one from Dixie Gun Works or Track of the Wolf.

 

[flntlokr]

I recently picked up a Pedersoli Kentucky from a forum member. The 36" barrel ended up being just a few inches longer than my cleaning/range rod, which puts me in the market for a new range rod. The one I have is a Muzzleloader Originals 3-piece brass rod and I like it. It's heavy and robust. If I had my 'druthers, I'd just pick up an extension piece that would lengthen it. But I can't find anything online about this company other than some cleaning patches for sale.

TOTW seems to be sold out of rods of this length. RMC has one-piece rods that are long enough but they have no handle. Do people make their own handle & just expoxy & pin them like knife scales?

Are there tutorials about how to make your own? I'd assume I'd need a drill press & tap to get the threaded insert for a jag?

I think I'd rather just buy a new one that is solid enough for long-term use & long enough for this rifle. Are there any being offered for sale anywhere?

I have a jointed break-down ro for which I was able to get extra sections. It lives in my shooting box, and only gets used fro cleaning those really long barrels, or for loading them if they get sticky for some reason. I don't know if they are still available, but definately worth having.

 

[Artificer]

I recently picked up a Pedersoli Kentucky from a forum member. The 36" barrel ended up being just a few inches longer than my cleaning/range rod, which puts me in the market for a new range rod. The one I have is a Muzzleloader Originals 3-piece brass rod and I like it. It's heavy and robust. If I had my 'druthers, I'd just pick up an extension piece that would lengthen it. But I can't find anything online about this company other than some cleaning patches for sale.

TOTW seems to be sold out of rods of this length. RMC has one-piece rods that are long enough but they have no handle. Do people make their own handle & just expoxy & pin them like knife scales?

Are there tutorials about how to make your own? I'd assume I'd need a drill press & tap to get the threaded insert for a jag?

I think I'd rather just buy a new one that is solid enough for long-term use & long enough for this rifle. Are there any being offered for sale anywhere?

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[sportster73hp]

How much more length do you need? Extra long jags are available from the usual sources. I had a 48 inch barrel and a 48 inch rod which included the handle, after some searching i bought the long jag

 

[ord sgt]

Just for cleaning, I bought a 44" carbon fiber rod w/ handle. I also picked up a brass muzzle protector. That keeps the rod centered in the bore while cleaning. Found these parts at Brownells when I visited their store in Iowa.

 

[Snapshot in Norway]

I got me a .50 cal. machine gun rod that I threaded for 5 mm. equal to the US 10-32 tread.
It is my go to long rod and is a superb range rod for my 48" Old Virginia rifle.

 

[Togo]

Log Cabin. STAINLESS STEEL RANGE ROD

 

[Rifleman1776]

The Delrin unbreakable ramrods are nice and light but they still can break. I seen 3 break at shoots. I have 2 myself and no issues but now use brass rods w/ muzzle guards.

I used to make and sell Delrin rods. No way, no how was I ever able to break one. Have a pic on crashed computer of a total bend not breaking. I believe you saw other materials fail.

 

[CapPopper]

.30 Caliber Nylon Coated Rod – 44 Inches. Model# 30C-44 | J Dewey Rods

.50 Caliber Nylon Coated 2-piece Rod – 62 Inches. Model# 50C-62 | J Dewey Rods

I've got the 44" 30 cal for my 32 I even just use the included jag. Might but the .50 cal rod sometime they are a little pricey but Dewey rods will last a long freaking time.

 

[CapPopper]

I even use it to load the .32

 

[Jim]

As I don’t like range rods with attached “T” handles, I made my range rod from the fiberglass “blank” rods as sold by Dixie.
I left them full length, and made a separate “T” handle from a chunk of “closet pole” wood.
This 1 3/4” dowel is about 4” long with a 1/2” hole bored about 3/8” deep amidships.
Having it separate allows for easier carrying to and from the car to the firing line . . . .it can’t snag on anything and everything!!
When actually using it, curling the fingers around it to seat the ball, makes for a great palm-saver!

 

[Togo]

Go to Log Cabins web site, they have nice stainless range rods

 

[DuncNZ]

Fiber glass range rods can and will eat bores quicker than any other material , they are a horror .

 

[N.Y. Yankee]

I make 48" rods from 3/8 hickory. Install brass thimbles on each end, one 8-32 thread and one 10-32 thread. Just a simple Danish oil finish. I keep them in 1/2 inch pvc tubes with caps. They make a great cleaning/range rod. Never broken one and I doubt if I ever will.

 

[FishDFly]

Breaking is just a matter of time, if not, why are so many folks asking where to get replacements.?

 

[Rifleman1776]

Fiber glass range rods can and will eat bores quicker than any other material , they are a horror .

Amen, Bro.

 

[APG]

I had one of the brass 3 piece cleaning rods but it too was not long enough for my Pedersoli 1861 Springfield so I went ahead and bought another 3 piece rod and used one of the 3 pieces to make a 4 piece cleaning/range rod. Works for me.

 

[Redmoon]

I made some out of 5/16 brass rod. Notched the top, drilled and tapped for the bolt to hold the T on, drilled and tapped the bottom, peened a brass rod to hold the protector on. Super simple to make and works great.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

October Country is nice folks to deal with. Just had them make me a pistol rod.

Don't use hardware store dowel. It's just asking for problems. Use straight grain hickory if wanting to stay PC and PROPER TECHNIQUE.

Most that've impaled themselves were not using short stokes choked up, or were using the junk Italian or Spanish factory rods that came on their guns when originally purchased.

 

[William A Harland]

Check on ebay.