Ramrod difference??

[Banjoman]

On a half stock muzzleloader, have you noticed a difference in accuracy with the ramrod in the thimbles vs out of the thimbles when shooting? As soon as I get a chance to shoot again I’ll try it myself. Until then, I’d like to hear from y’all.

 

[longcruise]

On a half stock muzzleloader, have you noticed a difference in accuracy with the ramrod in the thimbles vs out of the thimbles when shooting? As soon as I get a chance to shoot again I’ll try it myself. Until then, I’d like to hear from y’all.

I have never noticed a difference but then again, I've not looked for a difference either. When I shoot from a rest I remove the rod. Mainly because I rest the barrel near the muzzle and don't want it resting on the rod.

 

[dave951]

On a half stock muzzleloader, have you noticed a difference in accuracy with the ramrod in the thimbles vs out of the thimbles when shooting? As soon as I get a chance to shoot again I’ll try it myself. Until then, I’d like to hear from y’all.

Yes. It can be quite minor to OMG.

 

[Stykbow]

I’d never really thought much about it beyond thinking I hunt with the rod in place, so I sight in that way. I’d be interested in what you find out if you test it.

 

[Mad Professor]

I had bought a GM barrel and all the rib screws were loose, never thought to check them until I was getting flyers sighting it in.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Just how in the world would a ⅞” or 1” x 28 to 30” barrel, with a soldered or screwed on solid under rib be influenced by a 5/16” or ⅜” wood ramrod?
Don’t make sense.

 

[tenngun]

Just how in the world would a ⅞” or 1” x 28 to 30” barrel, with a soldered or screwed on solid under rib be influenced by a 5/16” or ⅜” wood ramrod?
Don’t make sense.

Might have something to do with resonance???
I don’t know, never have purposely fired with out the ramrod under the gun.
Had a mentor Old Shultz , when I was 19 who saw me step up to shoot with the rod leaned against the table
Told me to make sure the rod is put back in. If you get used to leaving it out you’ll be in the woods load and leave it against a tree and it won’t be where you need it when you need it.
So I’ve always tried to do that

 

[SDSmlf]

Just how in the world would a ⅞” or 1” x 28 to 30” barrel, with a soldered or screwed on solid under rib be influenced by a 5/16” or ⅜” wood ramrod?
Don’t make sense.

Doesn’t make sense until it does.

Try a solid brass ramrod if you want to expand your subject matter knowledge. Personally found some impact variation inside of 100 yards, though limited testing at 300 yards with paperpatched bullets a 24” square target was relatively safe compared to consistent 4-6” groups with a no ramrod out of the same gun. Based on a spotter’s observation that bullet impacts were high, low, left and right of the 24” target along with a few hits after 10 shots. Did not test with a wooden ramrod as it was of no interest to me at the time, so uncharted territory if you want to test.

I’m going to stay with actual range testing over ‘how in the world’ speculation every time.

 

[oldwood]

Always shoot with r/r in thimbles , because at the range , I use a wooden range rod to load.

 

[waksupi]

Shoot it like you are going to hunt or compete with it.