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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Clark Badgett on September 18, 2019, 01:37:59 AM

Title: Ramrod question.
Post by: Clark Badgett on September 18, 2019, 01:37:59 AM

I'm currently collecting parts for a future SMR style build. I have a Rice Southern classic barrel in .45 and am wondering from you gentlemen in the know whether a 3/8" or a 5/16" ramrod would look best. I am hoping this to be my first plank build in walnut. I'm thinking the 5/16" rod would allow it to look slimmer if I don't botch it all up.

Clark

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on September 18, 2019, 02:56:02 AM

I would drill the rod hole 5/16" but use a tapered 3/8" rod.

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: Daryl on September 18, 2019, 03:09:44 AM

Bro beat me to it. Tapered 3/8" down to 5/16".

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: Clark Badgett on September 18, 2019, 03:10:38 AM

Thanks Taylor. That option has crossed my mind. Would I use a 3/8" forward pipe for that? I'm going to make the pipes so I can customize them if need be.

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: Pukka Bundook on September 18, 2019, 07:17:55 AM

As Taylor and Daryl say;
A tapered rod.
Yes, differing  size ramrod pipes as well.

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: David Rase on September 18, 2019, 05:40:36 PM

I drill all my .45 caliber ramrod holes 5/16".  I even drill some of my .50 caliber holes 5/16".  I use a straight 5/16" ramrod on .45's and tapered on .50's.  I think a straight rod on a .45 caliber bore gives the rifle a much slimmer look.
David

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: smallpatch on September 18, 2019, 08:04:38 PM

Like David said, 5/19" rod and skinny web=slender profile.

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: hanshi on September 18, 2019, 09:01:08 PM

All mine are 3/8" and tapered down to 5/16" to fit the 5/16" hole drilled in the stock.

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on September 18, 2019, 10:04:10 PM

I have even seen here how someone made a long tapered square reamer for tapering the rod hole...

Title: Re: Ramrod question.
Post by: Clark Badgett on September 19, 2019, 04:43:09 AM

Once again, I really appreciate all the suggestions and will see how much hickory I can butcher along the way. I got plenty of it to butcher as of this moment.