Ramrod sizing

[Little Brother]

Hey everyone
Unfortunately I have misplaced my wooden ramrod for my TC 50 Hawken. I generally use a brass rod at the range so I'm not overly concerned other than the fact the gun looks goofy without one. I plan to turn one out of hardwood but can't remember the size. Does anyone know? I'm guessing somewhere in the neighborhood of 1/4"

 

[TDM]

Your .50 Hawken takes a 3/8” rod.

 

[64Springer]

Measure your ramrod pipes.

The inside diameter.

 

[Little Brother]

Your .50 Hawken takes a 3/8” rod.

Thank you

 

[Little Brother]

Measure your ramrod pipes.

The inside diameter.

That actually dawned on me after the post

 

[Rifleman1776]

A lathe turned rod is probably not a good idea. The grain is exposed on the sides and are subject to breakage and can cause serious injury if that happens. Shop the major vendors and buy some new rods and brass tips. Much more better.

 

[tenngun]

I like to take a rod a little bigger than the pipes. Using a knife scrap the rod for about two inches to tightly admit the pipe on the stick. Scrape, slide up rod, about two inches at a time.
Pretty quick with force you can slide your pipe all along the rod.
Now using 150 grit sand paper held in a roll you quickly sand the rod. Rolling it as you shove it in and out of your palm. Just enough to smooth it will now slide east through your pipes.

 

[Little Brother]

A lathe turned rod is probably not a good idea. The grain is exposed on the sides and are subject to breakage and can cause serious injury if that happens. Shop the major vendors and buy some new rods and brass tips. Much more better.

How are they typically made?