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one piece cleaning rod
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i have just made a one piece range rod/cleaning rod, it has a threded end for a rammer head, patch puller, ball puller and a cleaning jag, also with a muzzle protector. its a 1/4" cold finish steel rod. i have used many like it before, works great and cheap too.
Herb
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Yes. Track of the Wolf has 1/4" by 34" and 44", 8 x 32 with rotating handle, for $23 and $25. and 5/16 by 34" and 44" with 10 x 32 thread, for $19 and $21, rigid handle. Tennessee Valley Manufacturing has 5/16 x 48" with 8 x 32 thread, I got two of them, $14 apiece. Stainless steel with muzzle guide. I like them, but they are so hard I was not able to drill one out and tap it 10 x 32. Well, just barely.
If you want smaller diameter rods for cartridge rifles, go to Brownells. They have them down to .17 caliber, but much more expensive.
Muzzleloader Builders Supply has stainless steel with rod guide, all 8 x 32 thread, 1/4" x 30, 36, 44 and 48", $14.50 to $16.50. 5/16" by same lengths, $15.40 to $16.50. 3/8" by same lengths, $16.50 to $18.50. If you need to use 10 x 32" attachments, get an 8 x 32 to 10x32 adapter, they all sell them.
If you want smaller diameter rods for cartridge rifles, go to Brownells. They have them down to .17 caliber, but much more expensive.
Muzzleloader Builders Supply has stainless steel with rod guide, all 8 x 32 thread, 1/4" x 30, 36, 44 and 48", $14.50 to $16.50. 5/16" by same lengths, $15.40 to $16.50. 3/8" by same lengths, $16.50 to $18.50. If you need to use 10 x 32" attachments, get an 8 x 32 to 10x32 adapter, they all sell them.
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For cleaning I use a one piece fiberglass/synthetic rod. I picked up a Traditions universal replacement ramrod that is 37 inches long. It came with a combo ball puller/ jag tip for .54 cal. I made a wood knob handle for it and epoxied it on. I also added a bore guide/protector. Total investment was about $12.
On the range I use a very rigid three piece stainless steel rod with a wooden ball handle.
The synthetic rods are light and good for cleaning but I don't like them for loading.
HD
On the range I use a very rigid three piece stainless steel rod with a wooden ball handle.
The synthetic rods are light and good for cleaning but I don't like them for loading.
HD
You can buy a 6' length of 3/8" aluminum for < $9 where I live. I cut it 50" long, for extra purschase on my 44" Fusil, then tapped the ends for 10-32tpi. Then I added a 3" wooden ball on one end, which I could swap out for a T-Handle if/when needed.
ALWAYS use a brass muzzle protector with an aluminum rod.
ALWAYS use a brass muzzle protector with an aluminum rod.
If you want a one-piece rod for rifles, you might check out S&S Firearms catalog at:[url] http://www.ssfirearms.com/images/07 Cat/SS0752-67.pdf[/url]
Go to page 7 of that pdf download and you'll see several varieties of one-piece rods. I use the wooden-handled versions myself, but I shoot 54, 58 and 69 cals. They come with installed nylon muzzle protectors. You might see something there you like.
Go to page 7 of that pdf download and you'll see several varieties of one-piece rods. I use the wooden-handled versions myself, but I shoot 54, 58 and 69 cals. They come with installed nylon muzzle protectors. You might see something there you like.
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Uncle Mike
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Hi,try Brownells (www.brownells.com)for their Deweys "Big Bore Rod".(page 312 in catalog #60)It's one piece coated steel that takes 10-32 accessories but has an thread adapter for 8-32.I've used these for years.Regards,Mike
I would also recommend October Country for a good one piece range rod. They will make it to the length that you need. October Country
Eventually I will make a quality range rod that will also fit in the holder on my rifle. I love the 1/2" oak dowel for a ramrod. It works awsome, but I have not installed any tips on it and it is too large to be carried on the rifle. (just barely fits down the barrel)
I will get serious this summer and make an all purpose rod.
I will get serious this summer and make an all purpose rod.
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here's what i made..
just scrap metal i had, i think i did buy the rod, not sure just a 1/4" rod threded on the end, a few minutes of drilling holes and tapping them, i JBweld the spring on the one brass piece, let it cure. good to go.
just scrap metal i had, i think i did buy the rod, not sure just a 1/4" rod threded on the end, a few minutes of drilling holes and tapping them, i JBweld the spring on the one brass piece, let it cure. good to go.
I've got a full length hickory (48" x 3/8") I use at home as a cleaning rod. Track of the Wolf sells them.
