Deepening Ramrod Hole?

[sqrldog]

Have you tried it to see how much rod is above the end of the barrel when you load it? You probably don't need to do anything but enjoy the rifle. I load a .32 in the field with a rod that is bore length using 25 grains of powder and have no problems with the rod being too short. Tim

[Justin Urbantas]

Just chuck up the bit on the drill, and spin it while holding sand paper to it. It will get the shank to the dimension you need. Or even faster,  chuck it up and spin it against a belt sander/grinder

The cutting end (tip) of the bit is too wide. No offense but that seems like it would ruin the cutting edge of the drill bit very easily and would take a lot of sanding.

Okay so let me put it this way guys. Imagine I load WITH NO JAG. I just use the rod as is, using the bare end of the rod to seat the ball. With gunpowder and ball, that’s only going to raise the level of the rod what maybe an inch above the muzzle? Is that going to be enough to push the charge safely down?

I understand many here use the modern jags to load with and are not familiar with original ramrod tips and accessories.

Oh. I  misread your post. I thought it was larger at the drill shaft than the tip

[Smokey Plainsman]

Just chuck up the bit on the drill, and spin it while holding sand paper to it. It will get the shank to the dimension you need. Or even faster,  chuck it up and spin it against a belt sander/grinder

The cutting end (tip) of the bit is too wide. No offense but that seems like it would ruin the cutting edge of the drill bit very easily and would take a lot of sanding.

Okay so let me put it this way guys. Imagine I load WITH NO JAG. I just use the rod as is, using the bare end of the rod to seat the ball. With gunpowder and ball, that’s only going to raise the level of the rod what maybe an inch above the muzzle? Is that going to be enough to push the charge safely down?

I understand many here use the modern jags to load with and are not familiar with original ramrod tips and accessories.

Oh. I  misread your post. I thought it was larger at the drill shaft than the tip

Lol I figured that but wasn’t sure!

[Smokey Plainsman]

Have you tried it to see how much rod is above the end of the barrel when you load it? You probably don't need to do anything but enjoy the rifle. I load a .32 in the field with a rod that is bore length using 25 grains of powder and have no problems with the rod being too short. Tim

Interesting, SquirrelDog, I’ll need to see if mine works fine as is.

Sadly, the package containing my shooting supplies, namely balls, didn’t arrive today as the tracking said it would. :’( Probably because of the holidays, USPS always seems to bog down this time of year. Won’t be until next weekend before I can shoot unfortunately.

[Daryl]

Have you tried it to see how much rod is above the end of the barrel when you load it? You probably don't need to do anything but enjoy the rifle. I load a .32 in the field with a rod that is bore length using 25 grains of powder and have no problems with the rod being too short. Tim

Exactly!

[Smokey Plainsman]

I’ll keep it bore length, guys. Thanks!

[Marcruger]

Good call.  Also, I've always kept the following saying in mind since a good friend told it to me long ago.  "If you are going to modify something, always modify the least expensive, most replaceable part."  Sage advice.  If you end up needing more ramrod length, just screw on an adaptor or long tip when needed. 

I cannot abide by a longer-than-muzzle-length ramrod, mainly as I cut patching at the muzzle.  I don't think I want to try that with a rod sticking in my way.  Sounds like a way to damage a rod and dull a knife.

God Bless,  Marc