best RAMROD?

[seekersoftheredmist]

Looking to get a good ram rod to load my smoke poles and even clean my black powder rifles with. What is the best out there & where can they be "had"? looking for 36-48" length. from 36 cal up to 45 cal. thanks folks!

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[seekersoftheredmist]

Anyone on here making them?

[Dryball]

Your best bet is to get a "noodle rod" for cleaning chores. For loading I prefer hickory...on the one inline I have I just use what they gave me for loading. The noodle is indespensible for cleaning. However, if you have mostly inlines you could just use any ole cleaning rod. Track of the Wolf is where I get most of my stuff.

[451 Pete]

For loading and cleaning I have found that the ones that are stainless steel with a brass muzzle protector work the best. These are corrosion resistant, strong and one will last a life time. One source for these is Flintlocks Inc. in central Indiana another is Kenockee Trading Post in Michigan.

Pete

[StrawHat]

I still use and prefer wood ramrods for my rifles. Hickory, straight grained, is my preference.

[mooman76]

For cleaning I use a plain ol steel cleaning rod w/ muzzle protector. For the range I have my ramrod for each gun. Sounds like you want a range rod to carry.

[triggerhappy243]

I made a custom rod out of 3/8 inch aluminum and threaded both ends to accept the variety of tips available. 12 inches longer than barrel length... gives you something to grip if you ever get a dud you need to pull out.

[fouronesix]

Almost need two "types" to cover all the bases.

For hunting, my original muskets carry their original steel ramrods and the traditional side locks carry hickory rods.

My range and cleaning rod is a Dewey. I also take a heavy, one piece steel (just in case) rod to the range for those CRS moments like when the fouling is too much and requires more than normal force driving a ball down to the powder. Doesn't happen often but when it does it saves the trip. Also handy for other shooters who have problems.

[GREENCOUNTYPETE]

I use the one that came with it for field loading , and an all brass range rod for range loading and cleaning

[JudgeBAC]

Mountain State muzzleloading super rod. These seem to work great for me.

[Maven]

Slightly OT, but you may find this discussion of value: http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=29822.0

[Janoosh]

+1 on the Mountain State muzzleloading super rod. A good rod for range or field. I use one in my flintlock.

[rmark]

steel range rod with brass or plastic muzzle protector.

[blackpowder man]

October country builds wonderful brass ramrods with wooden handles that stay on for a great price. I've had hickory, stainless, carbon fiber, plastic, fiberglass, and brass ramrods over my years shootin muzzleloaders and anymore I always reach for the 3 I got from october country. Call them when you place your order if you want, they are pleasant to deal with.

[Marvin S]

Treso stainless steel range rods are hard to beat.

[TCLouis]

Stainless for a "Range Rod" and plastic for hunting.

Wood for display unless you are full primitive complete with flinchlock.

[possom813]

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Had to post the picture, stupid movie that was funny :grin:

As for an actual ramrod, I don't know anything about aftermarket, I just use the one that came with the rifle.

[bob208]

I have been using the mountain state super rods for 25 years. for loading and cleaning even carry them in the rifle never a problem. my short starters are even made out of the same stuff.