Ramrod

[kbuck]

Anybody recall the diameter of a factory T/C Seneca ramrod?

 

[123.DieselBenz]

I don't have a factory one, mine came with a fiberglass noodle ... 5/16" fits nice!

 

[kbuck]

Danke

 

Kbuck,
Just measured mine and it is 5/16.
Mark

 

[majg1234]

5/16 :wink:

 

[ohio ramrod]

Seneca and cherokee both used a 5/16 ramrod. They often broke and I have made many fiberglass replacements for friends. I could make and ship you one for twenty dollars if you are interested. Or twenty five with a removable "T" handle and duralawn bore guide. :idunno: :idunno:

 

[plateshooter]

I need a range ram rod and I am in Ohio too. How do I contact you. Your email bounces.

Thanks

 

[Rifleman1776]

I don't have a factory one, mine came with a fiberglass noodle ... 5/16" fits nice!

I am of the 'anti-fiberglass' persuasion. I won't use in my barrels.
I make and have sold ramrods made of Delrin. Very strong, soft and flexible. IMHO, it is the perfect subsitute ramrod material. My inventory is down so I can't offer to sell anymore. Price wise I can't compete with the volume buyers.
BTW, a 3/8" rod can be sanded down to fit. Many (most?) thimbles represented as 3/8" are really undersized. They can be sanded down by clamping a drill and putting the rod in the chuck. You have to hold the free end, then just keep working sandpaper up and down the length of the rod until it fits. Takes a little time but works, I have done it many time. You (usually) will find the (non-jag) end of the rod that goes into the rifle first must be reduced more than the brass end. A lot of old time rifles in museums have tapered wiping rods.