Hepl please, I need help finding long range rod?

[koz]

good afternoon all,
I need a extra long rang rod for my David Pedersoli 50 cal PA long rifle. I went to range to shoot her for the first time and my brass rod was too short even with my extra long cleaning Jag. I looked around my local gun shops and having a difficult time finding the best one? Please point me in the right direction.

thanks Koz

 

[flinter1977]

I get the steel ones from track of the wolf long enough for my 42 in barrels.

 

[koz]

would steel rod damage rifle?

 

[koz]

good afternoon all,
I need a extra long rang rod for my David Pedersoli 50 cal PA long rifle. I went to range to shoot her for the first time and my brass rod was too short even with my extra long cleaning Jag. I looked around my local gun shops and having a difficult time finding the best one? Please point me in the right direction.

thanks Koz

 

[Magungo1066]

October Country and Track of the Wolf have both wooden and metal ram rods of varying length. Metal won't hurt your rifle but id recommend using a small metal collar called a "muzzle protector".

 

[SDSmlf]

would steel rod damage rifle?

Use a muzzle protector. Will usually one with any quality range rod. Also, check out Rice Barrel. 48” stainless range rods for $20 plus shipping. And Rice is a forum sponsor . RICE MUZZLE LOADING BARREL COMPANY

 

[Peregrine]

I got mine from Dixie GW. came with a muzzle protector.

 

[Whitworth]

Uncles Sam surplus 50BMG sectioned rod. Hell for strong and length can be adjusted for carbine or long rifle by adding or removing a section. You can find them on EBAY.JMHO

 

[koz]

Thanks all I got one on order!

You guys rock!!

 

[longcruise]

Also easy to make with a 48" 5/16 or 3/8 steel rod, a bore guide and a rod tip with an ID that matches the OD of the rod.

 

[Eterry]

I went to the local metal dealer and bought a length of 3/8" brass rod, then cut to 48", threaded the end 8-32, then turned a 3/4" dow rod for a handle. Drilled a 3/8 hole in the end, got out the gorilla glue, glued them together. Four years later still using it, and have enough for another is needed.

 

[LME]

I went to the local metal dealer and bought a length of 3/8" brass rod, then cut to 48", threaded the end 8-32, then turned a 3/4" dow rod for a handle. Drilled a 3/8 hole in the end, got out the gorilla glue, glued them together. Four years later still using it, and have enough for another is needed.

You did what I did! I have been using my brass rod since the 80ties! It is made in two pieces. It was made in a machine shop and home projects were a no-no in two pieces it was unobtrusive and easy to get it out. I will never put a steel rod in any of my pistols,or rifles! Nothing as hard as the metal in my barrel goes down the bore!

 

[SOLANCO]

Uncles Sam surplus 50BMG sectioned rod. Hell for strong and length can be adjusted for carbine or long rifle by adding or removing a section. You can find them on EBAY.JMHO

Love mine!

 

[Brokennock]

This is a hunting thread how?

@Zonie please get well soon.

 

[ord sgt]

This is a hunting thread how?

@Zonie please get well soon.

Well, he is hunting for a cleaning rod

 

[koz]

I will need one to finish my load development for the up coming hunting season.

 

[Sidney Smith]

I made a steel range rod from a piece of 4 foot long 3/8 inch rod from Lowes. I drilled and tapped both ends and installed a brass T handle on one end, and a brass cleaning jag/ loading tip on the other. It's a little tough to get the holes centered on the ends, but a tiny bit off center doesn't hurt as long as the jag is larger than the rod diameter, and you use a muzzle protector.

 

[Eterry]

This is a hunting thread how?

@Zonie please get well soon.

Broken, please take a deep breath and 2 valium. The world won't end because a relatively new member (>100 posts) posted a non hunting issue in the hunting thread, and I don't think the moderators need notification. No harm, no foul.

Once upon a time we were all new members.

 

[Brokennock]

Broken, please take a deep breath and 2 valium. The world won't end because a relatively new member (>100 posts) posted a non hunting issue in the hunting thread, and I don't think the moderators need notification. No harm, no foul.

Once upon a time we were all new members.

I agree. To a point. It seems like there is a lot more similar stuff lately.
In days gone by this would have just been quietly moved by a moderator.
Maybe we can all try just a little harder to think about what we are doing while Zonie is recuperating.

 

[andy52]

You really do need some sort of rod when" hunting" with a muzzleloader....
Anywho, I just make my own using brass rods bought from online metals.com I just made one for a long gun and started with 3/8 rod 48 inches long, drilled and tapped one end for a jag and the other end for an old glass doorknob.