Looking for a ramrod for .32 caliber

[Tumblernotch]

If the rod and the jag went in 4 inches and stopped there is a problem. Either the barrel is very dirty at that point or there is something wrong with the bore. A 5/16 rod will easily fit in my barrel but it can't have a lot of crud built up. Since I normally wipe after each shot, that's not a problem. A factory jag should have no problems, but depending on the actual bore size, you'll have to experiment with different thicknesses of patch. A small bore is less forgiving than a larger one when it comes to patch thickness, jag diameter and amounts of fouling.

 

[eugenenine]

Barrel is fine, gunsmith checked it and I've shot it now myself.

 

[Tumblernotch]

Measure the rod at different points for unifomity and any dings or burrs. It wouldn't take much for it to hang up. Pretty close tolerances here.

 

[Rifleman1776]

I bought a 5/16" rod after the first one and it would only go in about 4", i don't know if my rifling is larger than normal or what, so I had to go to 1/4".
all the .32 caliber accessories I bought would get stuck about 4" in as well. Father has a lathe but in a different state so I chucked the tips in my drill press and 'turned' them down with a file
That will work until I can order some different tipss.

Is the barrel possibly coned? Have you looked down the bore with a good bore light?
Does the new smaller rod do a good job of cleaning?

 

[eugenenine]

Either end of the rod as well as some of the tips all get stopped at the same point.

 

[eugenenine]

Thats the only thing I could think of. the gunsmith said it is for sure .32 caliber and it shot the 32 caliber (.310) balls fine.

 

[Pete44ru]

Not to belabor the obvious, but what are you using for patch lube ?

I onct ran across a fella with your problem that was trying to ram home a patched RB with an unlubed patch...............

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[eugenenine]

A ball and patch go in fine, I bought pre-lubed patches. I had to use a .22 cleaning rod to push the ball and patch down because the 5/16" ramrod wouldn't go in. The ramrod even by its self won't go in even if I'm not trying to load a ball and patch.

 

[Rifleman1776]

A ball and patch go in fine, I bought pre-lubed patches. I had to use a .22 cleaning rod to push the ball and patch down because the 5/16" ramrod wouldn't go in. The ramrod even by its self won't go in even if I'm not trying to load a ball and patch.

You need to take a good look down that bore with a bright bore light.

 

[Pete44ru]

I bought a 5/16" rod after the first one and it would only go in about 4", i don't know if my rifling is larger than normal or what, so I had to go to 1/4".
all the .32 caliber accessories I bought would get stuck about 4" in as well. Father has a lathe but in a different state so I chucked the tips in my drill press and 'turned' them down with a file
That will work until I can order some different tipss.

IMHO you don't have a RR problem, you have a bore problem - that tight spot bears further investigation.

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[HFD60]

What rifle do you have and what ramrod did you buy?
I have a CVA squirrel thats the same way. I got a 5/16 aftermarket rod and .32 jag when I was at Dixon's and it wont go but about 4 inches also. I havent had a chance to take measurements on the rod or jag yet to see what they actually are. Guess I need to do that when I get home tomorrow :hmm:

 

[hanshi]

I buy my rods unfinished and cut them to length, add a tip and taper them so they fit under the barrel. I've had to taper most every rod I have. Only then do I stain and finish them. Try tapering the rod; you should be able to get it to fit.

 

[Rifleman1776]

What rifle do you have and what ramrod did you buy?
I have a CVA squirrel thats the same way. I got a 5/16 aftermarket rod and .32 jag when I was at Dixon's and it wont go but about 4 inches also. I havent had a chance to take measurements on the rod or jag yet to see what they actually are. Guess I need to do that when I get home tomorrow :hmm:

As stated with the other situation, that is not a rod problem, it is a bore problem and needs to be addressed before continuing to use the rifle.

 

[Dave K]

Most of my 32cal. ramrods are 9/32, for the very reason you have a problem. I also turn the brass ends on them as well, if I don't buy the in 9/32. It works well for me.