Ramrod End for Fowler

[nchawkeye]

So, what are you guys doing with the end of the ramrod that has no tip (the barrel end)? I'm wondering about adding a threaded tip or flare or maybe just adding grooves for tow...I need something to grab on to, to help pull it out when reloading. On the rifles I build, I add a threaded ramrod tip so I can screw in a jag to assist in pulling out if needed. Thanks for your ideas!!

 

[BoomStick]

I have had either a flared end or end fitted with a "tulip" tip for pushing cards and wads down the bore. Other end with a threaded tip for fitting a jag, puller or worm.

 

[nchawkeye]

I have had either a flared end or end fitted with a "tulip" tip for pushing cards and wads down the bore. Other end with a threaded tip for fitting a jag, puller or worm.

That's what I'm thinking about as well..

 

[CaptainKirk]

Look in Track of the Wolf. They have 24 pages of ramrods and associated hardware.

 

[nchawkeye]

Look in Track of the Wolf. They have 24 pages of ramrods and associated hardware.

I have an order ready to go, just wanted others opinions.

 

[tenngun]

Got a horn cylinder from crazy crow cut off a slice and drilled a hole to fit on the rod, then filed it down

 

[Flint62Smoothie]

That looks great!

 

[nhmoose]

I like threads on barrel end then can put on accessories for cleaning, pulling balls or wads etc. The front end should be flared so wads cannot go sideways down the bore.

I also turn a few rings with a sharp point bit in the lathe for grip.

 

[James Kibler]

If using a tip, an horn end is very traditional. My preference is black that has a shape that flows from the rod in a very smooth flared fashion.

The small end that goes in the stock generally has a small iron tip threaded for cleaning accessories etc.

 

[simonbeans]

Horn tip on Fowler rod. Note that the rod goes through the tip.

 

[James Kibler]

Not all tips have the tenon all the way through. Better quality will have blind tenons. In these cases I’ve mechanically fastened them with blind fox wedges along with glue. With the blind wedge you make the hole slightly undercut to lock things in place.

Also, I would stress that these look best when they flow in a continual curve with the rod.

 

[wiscoaster]

Look in Track of the Wolf. They have 24 pages of ramrods and associated hardware.

Ditto. I've purchased several ramrod tips from them.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Some fowling pieces also had just an iron flat on the end of a flared ramrod.

 

[oreclan]

Got a horn cylinder from crazy crow cut off a slice and drilled a hole to fit on the rod, then filed it downView attachment 342747

Very nice.
This also what I am going to do, only in black cow horn from Powderhorns and More.
I'm also adding a brass nose band.