This Could Have Been Engineered Better

Christophero · Jan 2, 2025

Recognize this piece of spring steel? I did as soon as I noticed it bent out of shape after removing the barrel on the GPR. First time i shot this rifle in 2 years, and i forgot how it needs removed beforepullingthebarrelawayfromthestock. My T/C's never had this problem, because Warren Thompson knew where to put this little important part! I'm thinking a cooled glob hot glue as a pressure point will hold the ramrod tight during this weekend's hunt. At least until I can source another of these misapplied little buggers.

Steve Wagner · Jan 2, 2025

Yep Chris, I did this to a Traditions St. Louis Hawken. Not sure what's available for your rifle but the Trad part was easy to find. I recognized the broken part as soon as I saw your photo.
I think I got it from Track of the Wolf or Ox Yoke RMC. Good luck with it. SW

Fastleo · Jan 3, 2025

I’ve had quite a few ramrod retention springs break on T/c guns. It happens.

BPnut@.50cal · Jan 3, 2025

Christophero said:
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Recognize this piece of spring steel? I did as soon as I noticed it bent out of shape after removing the barrel on the GPR. First time i shot this rifle in 2 years, and i forgot how it needs removed beforepullingthebarrelawayfromthestock. My T/C's never had this problem, because Warren Thompson knew where to put this little important part! I'm thinking a cooled glob hot glue as a pressure point will hold the ramrod tight during this weekend's hunt. At least until I can source another of these misapplied little buggers.

You can super glue a small thin piece of leather in its place too. Doesnt take much.

longcruise · Jan 3, 2025

I've thrown a bunch of those away for TC, traditions, CVA and investarms guns. Hold your rod over some heat on the stove and put a slight bend in it. That works on all of mine. You can also tie a piece of Leather lace through a thimble for friction. That can also be used to hang some sort of decoration from if you're into that sort of thing.

hanshi · Jan 5, 2025

Any of these suggestions will work along with anything you can come up with that sound reasonable.

rafterob · Jan 8, 2025

I have taken those things out of my rifles. I have replaced my ramrods a couple few times and just make sure I put a little bend in them which provides tension when stored in the stock. Amazing how a ramrod can break at the most inopportune time.

Loyalist Dave · Jan 8, 2025

rafterob said:
I have taken those things out of my rifles. I have replaced my ramrods a couple few times and just make sure I put a little bend in them which provides tension when stored in the stock. Amazing how a ramrod can break at the most inopportune time.

Yeah I often do the same. Since I know better (NOW) to only grasp the rammer (when it's wood) about 8" away from the muzzle to force the ball down a bit, then repeat, mine tend to be a little zig-zaggy, on purpose.

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