Cpl. Ashencheeks
40 Cal.
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Not that I really have to, but I have a hickory dowel blank I want to use as a ramrod on a rifle and I was wondering what soaking solutions could be used to add to it's flexibility.
For field and range use I will be using a Delrin rod in this rifle, but I still want a functional hickory rod to go with this rifle for appearance.
While I really do not have any access to one suggested material of any bear fat for this purpose, I have also read that kerosene, lantern (candle?) oil, and linseed oil coil could be used to soak wooden ramrods to gain more flexibility before final finishing.
Some of the suggestions seem a bit odd to me, but if I could find some common household items for this purpose, it would make things a lot easier.
Any explanation of process would be appreciated.
currently I am using a milled down 30/30 shell casing crowned, drilled and tapped at 8-32 for a ramrod tip on this .45 ramrod and I like the way it is turning out so far.
Anyway, thanks for taking time to read this and for any replies as well.
For field and range use I will be using a Delrin rod in this rifle, but I still want a functional hickory rod to go with this rifle for appearance.
While I really do not have any access to one suggested material of any bear fat for this purpose, I have also read that kerosene, lantern (candle?) oil, and linseed oil coil could be used to soak wooden ramrods to gain more flexibility before final finishing.
Some of the suggestions seem a bit odd to me, but if I could find some common household items for this purpose, it would make things a lot easier.
Any explanation of process would be appreciated.
currently I am using a milled down 30/30 shell casing crowned, drilled and tapped at 8-32 for a ramrod tip on this .45 ramrod and I like the way it is turning out so far.
Anyway, thanks for taking time to read this and for any replies as well.