Sources for 45 cal ram rod

15 August 2024, 11:33

airgun1

I am looking at possibly buying a 45 cal flintlock long rifle. It is missing the ram rod. The gun was nicely completed from a Pedersoli kit.

16 August 2024, 04:02

ronco

Here are a few;

https://muzzle-loaders.com/col...fFwh7UoU-plM8novIIde

https://www.logcabinshop.com/c...egory&path=184_160_7

https://www.buffaloarms.com/mu...loading-ramrods.html

16 August 2024, 09:18

airgun1

Thanks for the links. The first one shows promise.

16 August 2024, 16:47

ronco

Here is a ramrod made for that rifle;

https://www.trackofthewolf.com...31/1/ramrod-390-dp-f

23 November 2024, 08:11

georgeld

Dixie Gun Works has them too.

George

26 November 2024, 20:11

bigluke

George: if you want the rifle, then get it. I will get you a proper ramrod from our store up inManitou Springs.. Cheers luke

28 November 2024, 11:58

georgeld

Luke:

thanks, but its not my post.

George

02 December 2024, 21:06

dpcd

The first one is just a loading tip; you want a Jag, which not only is rounded for the ball but holds the cleaning patch. I leave these on all my ramrods even though they stick out beyond the muzzle. Ain't broke one off yet.
And your ramrod must fit into your rifle thimbles; most are 3/8ths, but I don't know what Pedersoli used.
Made man ramrods over the years. Ash rods. Do not use anything else; they will break and go through your hand, which is bad. I also have fiberglass rods which I use for cleaning at home. And loading on the range. I do not use the one in the rifles for much. Just loading in the field, which is rare. After all, you only need to shoot once.
Just saw the one from TOTW; they are 9mm. Order a cleaning jag with it.

03 December 2024, 00:30

ronco

quote:
Originally posted by dpcd:
The first one is just a loading tip; you want a Jag, which not only is rounded for the ball but holds the cleaning patch. I leave these on all my ramrods even though they stick out beyond the muzzle. Ain't broke one off yet.
And your ramrod must fit into your rifle thimbles; most are 3/8ths, but I don't know what Pedersoli used.
Made man ramrods over the years. Ash rods. Do not use anything else; they will break and go through your hand, which is bad. I also have fiberglass rods which I use for cleaning at home. And loading on the range. I do not use the one in the rifles for much. Just loading in the field, which is rare. After all, you only need to shoot once.
Just saw the one from TOTW; they are 9mm. Order a cleaning jag with it.

Tom, go to page 2 or 3 for the ram rods.
https://muzzle-loaders.com/col...fFwh7UoU-plM8novIIde