Delrin rod for Trapdoor Question

[namsag]

Can anyone tell me, would a 1/4” diameter delrin rod be flexible enough to run into the Trapdoor breech and out through the muzzle?

I would like to make a breech cleaning rod if possible. I cannot find any delrin rod locally; I will have to order it, and just wanted to check first to see if anyone has tried this.

Thanks!

[Maven]

Will this help? https://www.trackofthewolf.com/parts...elrin%2520rods

[namsag]

Well it might, if I have a pretty good idea before I order that it will work!

[Larry Gibson]

Use a fired case with the flash hole drilled out to slip fit on the rod. The case in the chamber will better keep the rod centered.

[challenger_i]

Can anyone tell me, would a 1/4” diameter delrin rod be flexible enough to run into the Trapdoor breech and out through the muzzle?

I would like to make a breech cleaning rod if possible. I cannot find any delrin rod locally; I will have to order it, and just wanted to check first to see if anyone has tried this.

Thanks!

1/4" will be too flexible. Put any restriction on the business end and it will try to wad-up on you, and you will find yourself fighting the Beast. 5/16" would be minimum in my view.

[oldleadhead]

I do like the idea for the rod guide to help prevent any wear. The rod would likely pick up and hold some abrasives that could scratch...

[steveu]

Send a PM to beltfed, he has exactly what you need for your TD. I have one of his have one of his wiping rod systems for my TD and it works great!

Cheers,
Steve

[namsag]

@steveu so it feeds in from the breech end and out through the muzzle?

[country gent]

Something t consider other than the derlin is coated cable 1/4" Makes a good flexible rod and will allow more give around sights or hammers

[Minerat]

Mine came from Granger. Got a 4' long 3/8" white Delrin (PTFE).