Perfect Range Rod

[1BadDart]

Stainless one piece rods are nice but pricey. Some stainless is softer than the mild steel i use and tend to pick up grit , Jointed stainless are right up there with jointed aluminum in terms of snapping joints at the most inopportune time. This thread reminded me of all the shop time we made drilling out busted rods back in the day.

The Rice SS rods are just over $20, and shipping is very reasonable.

 

[ORBushman]

Thanks for your post because I just ordered this! Also, went ahead and got their accessories kit for it.

Will do! Definitely want to protect the crown.

This T/C with the brass bore protector is about as good as I've ever had in a range/cleaning rod! Really works well and a perfect fit in my LTR!

 

[JoeJ]

I really like my creedmore rods from TOW.

Could you please tell me what TOW stands for?

 

[david w]

Could you please tell me what TOW stands for?

Track of the Wolf - Muzzle Loading & Black Powder Guns Kits, Parts, Accoutrements, Rendezvous Gear & Primitive Americana

 

[Splitear]

Could you please tell me what TOW stands for?

Track of the Wolf.
https://www.trackofthewolf.com/

 

[Mad L]

Could you please tell me what TOW stands for?

tow: a coarse, broken fibre, removed during processing flax, hemp, or jute and separated from the shives. Preferred by Mountain Men over brass brushed for scrubbing muzzleloader barrels.

Tow: the act of towing such as a boat or other craft behind a vehicle.

TOW: Track Of The Wolf, great place for muzzleloader accessories and supplies.

 

[yellowhammer]

I use those large diameter multi-piece aluminum shotgun cleaning rods with the orange t- handles. I think they are Hoppes. I had some laying around and they work perfectly once you tap the end out to 10-32. Real sturdy. 3 sections work on my Kentucky. May need another section on the Woods runner I have coming.

 

[BP Addict]

I really like my Stainless Steel Creedmoor Rods from TOW. The extra weight aides in loading and I can use a Sharpie for witness marks and clean them off later should I want to use it for another rifle. The only thing I don't like is the handle is not pinned to the rod and can come off if you try and pull a ball with it.

Walt

 

[Rifleman1776]

Surprised I haven't chimed in on this before now. I'm kinda of a ramrod fanatic nut case. I have about 50 of them. But, to answer yer question. I have successfully used Delrin, steel, stainless steel and brass for serious range work and/or pulling balls. Wood can work fine but is less likely to survive stupidity when cussin' because ye dry balled in the middle of a relay.