Pecatonica River Longrifles

[PathfinderNC]

Really nice rifle man.

Thank you !!

 

[Grenadier1758]

Hi fishtales7,
Sure, here is a pic of the ramrod extension that I use. It's solid brass and is in three parts (actually 4, since the cleaning jag unscrews to reveal a 1/8" drill bit jag for some purpose). I got it about 30 years ago and honestly don't remember where from.
It's a great thing to have since there's no way to get the ramrod in past the front lockplate screw, and this extension gives the ramrod a good 7" or 8" extra length. I keep it in my patchbox or shooting bag when i am not using my bench rod.

The Hawken Shop used to sell a jag extension that sounds like your extension. The Jag would screw off to reveal the drill to drill into the (dry) ball. The drill could be unscrewed to reveal a threaded ball puller. Because there was the hole drilled in the ball, the threaded puller could be turned into the ball without expanding the ball for easier ball removal.

 

[kje54]

I remember watching a video a long time ago where the guy's front bolt went through the ram rod hole. I can't remember exactly but he either cut the bolt short and glued the head to the plate or inserted a short threaded insert to accept the cut off bolt.

 

[PathfinderNC]

I found the ramrod extension/Jag! It's available at Dixie UA0110 .45 Caliber Cleaning Jag
(I hope posting a link is allowed)

 

[PathfinderNC]

I remember watching a video a long time ago where the guy's front bolt went through the ram rod hole. I can't remember exactly but he either cut the bolt short and glued the head to the plate or inserted a short threaded insert to accept the cut off bolt.

I personally feel the forward lock plate bolt is far more important to have than dealing with a ramrod that's 3 inches short. (A jag/extension is available to solve the length issue.)

 

[Grenadier1758]

And still marked with the Hawken shop cartouche.

 

[PathfinderNC]

The Hawken Shop used to sell a jag extension that sounds like your extension. The Jag would screw off to reveal the drill to drill into the (dry) ball. The drill could be unscrewed to reveal a threaded ball puller. Because there was the hole drilled in the ball, the threaded puller could be turned into the ball without expanding the ball for easier ball removal.

Yes, I found it for sale still in DGW. It's a good thing.

 

[biggrizz338]

PathfinderNJ could you pm me some more pictures of your rifle as I am building an A verner from pecatoncia river also im interested in the forearm area contour.
Your rifle is beautiful hope mine comes out as nice as yours.

 

[fishtails7]

Larry Callahan makes a very nice ram rod extension. If you call or leave special instructions on your requirements for thread size and length, I am sure he can accommodate you.

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Grenadier, thank you for posting about Mr. Callahan's handy work went to his web site and he had exactly what I was inquiring about in reference to Ram rod extensions. You were spot on! Thank you agian.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@fishtails7, Glad to be of help.

 

[zerosprk]

Very nice build! I like the carving you did on the stock. Did you freehand the design or mimic an existing one? Either way, nice job!

 

[PathfinderNC]

PathfinderNJ could you pm me some more pictures of your rifle as I am building an A verner from pecatoncia river also im interested in the forearm area contour.
Your rifle is beautiful hope mine comes out as nice as yours.

I will take some pics and send them. But really I am not that accomplished a builder. You may be better guided by better builders here.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Very nice build! I like the carving you did on the stock. Did you freehand the design or mimic an existing one? Either way, nice job!

Thank you! Yes, all just my own design, drawn freehand. I used an x-acto knive and rifler files to do the carving. I am terrible with a chissel!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Was wondering about turnaround from PR. Ordered a kit from Sitting Fox on 27 November and still waiting.

Thanks for your info on Sitting Fox, I sent a message the other day to them about ordering a gun, now I'll rethink it!

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Nice job!

 

[VA Hawken]

Beautiful Rifle!

 

[kje54]

Thanks for your info on Sitting Fox, I sent a message the other day to them about ordering a gun, now I'll rethink it!

Unfortunately I believe Sitting Fox has had some supply challenges and they are a small enterprise. They're typically a great vendor oft recommended for specific items not carried by other larger, well respected vendors. I ordered a wig months ago and within a day they advised me they had no more in stock and refunded my money right away.

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Unfortunately I believe Sitting Fox has had some supply challenges and they are a small enterprise. They're typically a great vendor oft recommended for specific items not carried by other larger, well respected vendors. I ordered a wig months ago and within a day they advised me they had no more in stock and refunded my money right away.

Since we messaged I received a reply from them, now I have to make a decision! Thanks for your reply.

 

[Zutt-man]

Thats a longggg time....

Ray received my check in mid February. I’ve been given the run around since. Was supposed to be here two weeks ago, but was told back in June I’d have it in a couple of weeks (I have an email chain of excuses).

Was given a tracking # and told it shipped two days ago after I requested my money back. The tracking number just shows the label has been created.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Ray received my check in mid February. I’ve been given the run around since. Was supposed to be here two weeks ago, but was told back in June I’d have it in a couple of weeks (I have an email chain of excuses).

Was given a tracking # and told it shipped two days ago after I requested my money back. The tracking number just shows the label has been created.

Wow!