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Offline Nate McKenzie

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Really long ramrods
« on: November 28, 2011, 01:51:13 AM »
I have a 56in. long barrel for a Hudson Valley fowler. Anyone know a source for 3/8 or 7/16 ramrods that long or do I start my search for a hickory tree.
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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 02:13:51 AM »
try www. dowelsondemand.com  This gent is in Canada and ships what you want and the asks for a check.  The most trusting guy I have ever dealt with.  He has some very exotic woods available.  I have made many fancy tapered rosewood ramrods with buffalo tips using his wood.   I recently bought 48 inch 5/8 rosewood dowel from him for an English made market fowler.
Ed
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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 02:23:06 AM »
Just checked the dowels on demand site.  He has had some health issues but is accepting email orders but requests patience.
Ed
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Offline Ian Pratt

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 02:50:56 AM »
Nate, you might try Larry Zornes / Mold and Gun Shop, I have been buying some 5 foot hickory rods from him, nice quality. They are 7/16 or 1/2, can't recall right at the moment.
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Offline A.Merrill

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 02:59:54 AM »
    Hi Nate, how about
       
    Steve Bailey
    83 Clear Creek LN.
    Perryville, Mo. 63775
    573-768-6545
            or
    573-547-4540
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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 03:35:46 AM »
Dave Keck usually has some.

Bill
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Offline David Rase

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2011, 03:48:57 AM »
Wayne Dunlap has some long ramrods, greater than 48".
Dave
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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2011, 04:17:58 AM »
Sir; High quality wood ram rods. Steve Bailey, Ph; 573-547-4540 or E-mail-sbailey@brick.net Have a good week. AJ
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Offline Mike Brooks

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2011, 04:26:04 PM »
I gave upon commercial made rods, too crappy Through Roy Strohs proding I split my own now. Lots of work but very happy with the results.
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Offline cmac

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2011, 06:28:00 PM »
I think in the amount of time it takes to find a commercial one you can make several and have your own desired shape. They are pretty easy to make. I just go to the local lumber mill and pick out a straight grained air dried hickory board; about an inch thick
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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2011, 07:08:03 PM »
Easier than a lumber yard, go to Woodcrafters and get a straight-grained 1/2" hickory plank and rip out 1/2" square blanks. Take 'em down with a hand plane. Shape 'em any way you like. More expensive wood than a lumberyard...but not much.
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Offline Nate McKenzie

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Re: Really long ramrods
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2011, 05:12:20 PM »
Thank you all for your responses both on and off the board. I got my rammers.
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