I ordered one of those brass ramrods from the Log Cabin Shop specifically for the Crockett rifle today. I need to find me an extension handle for it when it comes in. Figured that's what I'd use for a cleaning and range rod.
New Crocket .32 Squirrel Rifle
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It's correct. I was told the that "dimple" on the front was to help gather light making the front sight more visible.
Walt
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A 3/8 ramrod won't fit in a .32 barrel.
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OH NO! When did he pass?
This summer?? I dunno. There are only 6 people in the country worse on dates than me. Look in the members past section.
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Well, my Crockett came with the metal rod too and the ugliest darn pink color you ever saw. Yuck!
The RR on my Crocket Rifle is not pink but it leaves a lot to be desired. And not just in looks either. Although I have used it to run patches down the barrel, I have not used it to load with yet. I'm sure that, in terms of being functional, it will suffice. Not quite sure yet what I will do about the less than desirable RR, however.
S.Kenton
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You can also wrap a small piece of twine, string, lace or waxed linen or sinew through the opening of the thimble and tie it off to take up a little space. I’ve done that before.
Thank you for the tip. I will consider that for sure.
They don't pop up very often and when they do they don't last long. I called Traditions last week and they said they are out of stock. I am guessing that a few that have been showing up are what's remaining at dealers.
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French Colonial, my CVA mountain rifle ramrod is also 55 years of age and still going strong. Words of wisdom young soldiers/
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My only complaint with my Crockett is that the under rib and the barrel gap right at the end of the barrel. I haven't figured a way to get rid of the gap except to use glue and I hate to do that.
I notice that but personally, it's not a factor. Its just looks and barely noticeable.
However, the rattling RR is a factor. IMO, the RR issue should not be. Traditions could resolve that issue at low cost I am sure. All it would take would be smaller diameter thimbles or at a minimum, sleeve the oversize ones.
The other issue I am seeing with the stock RR is its short. Makes it difficult when its all the way to the breech. Leaves very little to grab hold of.
I'll figure it out. Might even work on it today. I have something else in mind that might work.
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Put a brass end on both ends of the rod. You can buy a small 4" extension that threads into the brass tip to give you something to grab onto in a UHOH moment. $5, muzzleloader Builders supply. Keep it in your possables bag.
dragnetbill
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Almost embarrassed to say that I bought a Crockett at a swap meet last spring and haven't even made the time to take to the range yet. I did however find the same short comings with the rod just running patches. I took a short piece of whitetail antler and made a T-handle for the rod by drilling a counter sunk hole into which I epoxied a short brass screw that matched the threads in the rod insert. It sure makes running the patches easier and is small enough that it will fit in a hunting bag or pocket when afield.
If I keep the stock RR I plan on purchasing a longer extension type jag for it. That should suffice. What you did sounds good, especially for a range rod.
Deer Creek lists a kit in stock.
Then they just got those in. Didn't have them last week.
What ball and patch combination are you guys shooting out of your Crocket Rifles? What are your preferred patch lubes?
