Author Topic: Fiberglass ramrods?  (Read 12535 times)

Offline Roger B

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Re: Fiberglass ramrods?
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2012, 12:12:07 AM »
I've rebarreled more than one or two TCs over the years due to fiberglass rods.   I stay away from fiberglass like the plague. Wood is the way to go, but I also use Delrin at the range or when hunting.  Someone also makes a wooden rod with a steel core which ought to be great if not too heavy.  Expensive, though.  I have always wondered about breaking a wooden rod back in the mountains somewhere and shoving it through my hand or wrist.  For the same reason, I only use knives with guards in the back country.  One slip with a slick knife and you're bleeding with nerve damage.
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Offline JCKelly

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Re: Fiberglass ramrods?
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2012, 02:56:56 AM »
IMHO it is a waste of time trying to convince people that glass is abrasive.

Fiberglass rods are good for the barrel makers' business, anyway.

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Re: Fiberglass ramrods?
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2012, 03:07:34 AM »
IMHO it is a waste of time trying to convince people that glass is abrasive.

Fiberglass rods are good for the barrel makers' business, anyway.

  Amen!
They look out of place on a nice gun too.The tapered hickory rod that is in my gun or rifle does a splendid job.
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Offline bob in the woods

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Re: Fiberglass ramrods?
« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2012, 05:07:12 AM »
JCKelly- We are in complete agreement  :)   Waste of time !