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General discussion => Black Powder Shooting => Topic started by: ironsights1 on September 10, 2008, 10:48:40 PM
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My .25 caliber flintlock has arrived and, after reading several posts concerning small diameter wooden ramrod hazards, I'm looking for a source for a brass ramrod. Who makes these? Thanks, Tom
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I would check welding supply outfits for brass, or simply get a 48" piece of 3/16" drill rod and cut it to length. Industrial supply outfits should have the drill rod. I'd drill a hole and thread for either a 6x32 or 8x32 for jags and worm. I would not use a hickory rod for loading or in the gun. I know it isn't period correct, but having a rod that will allow a descent ball and patch to be used is more important to me. You could always use a split hickory rod in the gun. A ground dowel probably won't last longer than 1 loading. You'll have to push the patched ball down in very short steps- about 3" at a time with a hickory rod. A 3/16" drill rod sounds best to me.
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Tom,
I've got a couple of Pro-Shot .22 cal. range rods that are 42" long. Already threaded on one end and a handle on the other. If you didn't want the handle, you could cut it off and still have sufficient length. They are stainless, but could probably be cold-blued.
Contact me off board if interested.
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My .25 caliber flintlock has arrived and, after reading several posts concerning small diameter wooden ramrod hazards, I'm looking for a source for a brass ramrod. Who makes these? Thanks, Tom
I've had several made by owner 'John' at October Country...just call him and tell him the diameter and finished length, and whether you want 8/32" or 10/32" threaded ends.
He also chucks them in his lathe and lightly scribes a cross-hatch weave into the brass for about 1.25" on the end under the muzzle for a non-slip grip.
www.octobercountry.com
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I second the advice on October Country. Bought one a few months ago for my GPR. Very nice product.
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My .25 caliber flintlock has arrived and, after reading several posts concerning small diameter wooden ramrod hazards, I'm looking for a source for a brass ramrod. Who makes these? Thanks, Tom
Check mscdirect.com they can furnish brass rod in 6 ft lenths.
Dan