Advice on a good range rod
- Thread starter Tinmasher
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If you want a range-only rod: get a brass one. If you know a machinist you could get them to turn down a piece of brass and thread both ends
If you want a light weight but durable rod: get an aluminum one. I had a friend order one from Oxyoke shipped in the US, they make real nice aluminum ones.
If you want authentic: get a wooden rod
I've never had good luck with the plastic/delrin ones, I've had three of them break on me already. Plus I heard they can get grit stuck in the surface which then scratches up your bore if you don't wipe it each time.
If you get a metallic one don't forget to buy a muzzleguard.
If you want a light weight but durable rod: get an aluminum one. I had a friend order one from Oxyoke shipped in the US, they make real nice aluminum ones.
If you want authentic: get a wooden rod
I've never had good luck with the plastic/delrin ones, I've had three of them break on me already. Plus I heard they can get grit stuck in the surface which then scratches up your bore if you don't wipe it each time.
If you get a metallic one don't forget to buy a muzzleguard.
brnoshooter
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- Location
- Fort Macleod
We have made lots of Range Rods for members of our Muzzle Loading club from 1/4 stainless steel rod, with a brass centring device. Drilled and threaded 10-32 on the lathe.
I have always put a 5/8 or 3/4 boss of aluminum or brass on the wooden ball end. The wooden ball end of a range rod has split, resulting in the rod through the palm of the hand.
A few have been made with a brass door knob handle.
I have always put a 5/8 or 3/4 boss of aluminum or brass on the wooden ball end. The wooden ball end of a range rod has split, resulting in the rod through the palm of the hand.
A few have been made with a brass door knob handle.
I agree with 8ball and saskbooknut. I don't think range rods made of brass, aluminum or any other soft and/or flexible material are a good idea. Abrasives can become embedded in a soft rod and scratch the bore. A bore protector such as others have recommended (and I also recommend) offers some protection, but a flexible rod can still deform and scrub against the bore.
Thats what I use at the range for my Sharp 1874.
Work very well. Get the short chamber rod also.
infideleggwelder
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mine are all fiberglass except 1, topped with old doorknobs and tipped with brass, all have a muzzle protector. one is chromed steel rod I found in the shed of a house I bought
p53Enfield
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- Western Canada.
I have been lucky enough to find a couple of antique Ivory snooker balls, or try modern pool or billiard balls made of phenolic resin, they drill and tap nicely and are super hard!
