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Offline Bob Gerard

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Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« on: October 31, 2023, 06:41:44 AM »
Does anyone know if there is a Range Rod being made that is long enough to service a Fowler with a 51” barrel? (Preferably with a female end to accept 8 or 10/32 threads)
I imagine two shorter rods could be welded together but not being a welder I am looking for other options.
Thanks!
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2023, 01:56:00 PM »
Maybe message DGB here to see if he’d make one. I’d consider a 2-piece.
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Offline MeliusCreekTrapper

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2023, 05:36:29 PM »
I made an extension for my range rod for my 48 inch barrel smoothbore. Took an eight inch piece if 5/16 round brass and tapped both ends 10-32. Loc-tited a threaded piece in on one end, that end goes into my range rod. The other end accepts all the normal ends.
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Offline MuskratMike

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2023, 07:46:44 PM »
The Log Cabin Shop sells ramrod extensions in 6-inch and 12-inch. They are brass tapped on one end for 10-31 and have a steel stud in the other end for screwing into you existing ramrod (also 10-32 threads). I have bought a couple of them and they are very well made and priced right.
Oh and by the way the 6-inch long ones make excellent and indestructible short starters. Your choice of head on one end and a jag or button jag on the other.

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Offline Seth Isaacson

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2023, 07:58:21 PM »
Muskrat Mike had the same idea as I was going to recommend:
44 Inch Brass Range Rod:
https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&path=184_160_7&product_id=24507
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6 Inches 10 x 32 Extension:
https://logcabinshop.com/oc30/index.php?route=product/product&path=184_160_7&product_id=24578
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Jag
= 51+ inch ramrod.

I have used these rods to clear and clear a variety of muzzleloaders. They are pretty tough and work well.
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2023, 01:25:03 AM »
Thanks everyone now I have a few leads.
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Offline Jerry V Lape

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #6 on: November 02, 2023, 09:59:32 AM »
Military surplus .50 cal machine gun rod is 49 inches and lyou could add a threaded extension for the last few inches.  They are blued steel so you will want a nylon crown protector for it.  They break down into several pieces. 
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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2023, 08:55:55 PM »
Some places have steel rods for sale, up to 5' long. Taylor and I bought 4' length of 5/16" stainless for our BPCG cleaning rods.
Found this one in the States. Pick the material, pick the diameter.
https://www.onlinemetals.com/en/buy/tool-steel-drill-rod
I drilled and tapped one end for 10x32 screw and roughed up and epoxied a piece of birch branch onto the other end for a handle.
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Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #8 on: November 05, 2023, 09:36:28 PM »
Why on earth would a metal range rod be needed for a fowler? Everything just drops in.  ;D
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2023, 12:00:46 AM »
Quote from: Clark Badgett on November 05, 2023, 09:36:28 PM
Why on earth would a metal range rod be needed for a fowler? Everything just drops in.  ;D
Patched round ball loads, I’m guessing.
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Offline Clark Badgett

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2023, 08:52:56 AM »
Quote from: rich pierce on November 06, 2023, 12:00:46 AM
Quote from: Clark Badgett on November 05, 2023, 09:36:28 PM
Why on earth would a metal range rod be needed for a fowler? Everything just drops in.  ;D
Patched round ball loads, I’m guessing.
I know. I was just being goofy.  ;D
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Offline Bob Gerard

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Re: Range Rod for a 51” barrel needed
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2023, 06:46:09 PM »
Yup, patched round balls if need be. Also the ramrod on this has a beautifully carved horn tip that I don’t want to mar through use.
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