Standard thread size for ramrods and attachments.......

[ETipp]

Getting ready to order a range rod but I must first know what thread size is most standard for .50 caliber and .54 caliber ramrods. All of my attachments are the same thread size. TC .50, CVA .50, Lyman .54 and Traditions .32 Crocket rifle. Also I checked a jag for a unmentionable and it too, has the same thread size.

What size would that be?

Anyone?

 

[R Ellis]

8/32 0r 10/32

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

Most ML are 10/32, but you can take a ramrod or a jag for one into any hardware store and they can tell you what threads you need. Also, there are adapters.

 

[ZUG]

R Ellis is correct but for "most" of muzzle loaders 10-32 is common the 8-32 is used for modern cleaning rods.

 

[ETipp]

8/32 0r 10/32

Yes I know that, but which one?

I have edited my OP.

 

[R Ellis]

Yes I know that, but which one?

I have edited my OP.

most likely 10/32 but it could be either one you will need check your ramrods buy a screw of each size and try them

 

[ETipp]

R Ellis is correct but for "most" of muzzle loaders 10-32 is common the 8-32 is used for modern cleaning rods.

I checked all my attachments on a Lyman .54 Great Plains Rifle that was built in 1990. So that means all the other rifles I listed in my OP has the same threads in their RR.

 

[erhunter]

Do you happen to have a wire stripper which has threaded holes for cutting off different small bolt sizes used for outlets? I have one that has both sizes plus some and you can use that. I'll be willing to bet it's 10/32 though.

 

[FishDFly]

Oh, there are 2 sizes, only you can tell which one "you" have.

 

[64Springer]

10/32 is .185 or so.

8/32 is .165 or so.

Measure the OD of the threads.

 

[ETipp]

Okay, I got it figured out. Its a 10-32 thread size. So that must be the most common.

 

[Crows-R-US]

About all are 10x32 these days. TC used to thread one end 10x32 & the other end 8x32 so people could use modern cleaning components.

 

[ETipp]

Oh, there are 2 sizes, only you can tell which one "you" have.

I have it figured out. Out of 5 different rifle makers/companies they all had 10-32 on their RR.

 

[ETipp]

So, now onto locating a range rod that has those threads. From what little bit of checking into this I see they are listed a in inches. 5/16, 3/8, etc.

 

[Dale Allen Raby]

I seldom use my ramrod for cleaning. Sometimes I use a range rod with the 10-32 threaded stuff, but mostly I just use a standard stainless steel 8-32 threaded cleaning rod with a bore guide. Works just fine. I don't carry cleaning stuff to the range though. I wait until I get home to clean the gun.

 

[ravenousfishing]

5/16 and 3/8 are the diameter of the rod itself. Most of my attachments are 10-32, however I do have adapters that go from 10-32 to 8-32 and vicy-versy so it doesn't matter if the rod and attachment are the same thread.

 

[TDM]

So, now onto locating a range rod that has those threads. From what little bit of checking into this I see they are listed a in inches. 5/16, 3/8, etc.

As said, stick with 10-32 threads for .50/.54/.58 etc. the smaller 8-32 threads are better suited for smaller jags for smaller calibers. You can get a nice SS range rod with a bore protector with 10-32 threads. Or if you want an unbreakable synthetic rod go with the largest diameter for your bore size to minimize flex. I use a 7/16” Derlium rod for my .50’s. All in 10-32 thread. For my .45 I have a 1/4” SS rod with 8-32 thread.

 

[ETipp]

As said, stick with 10-32 threads for .50/.54/.58 etc. the smaller 8-32 threads are better suited for smaller jags for smaller calibers. You can get a nice SS range rod with a bore protector with 10-32 threads. Or if you want an unbreakable synthetic rod go with the largest diameter for your bore size to minimize flex. I use a 7/16” Derlium rod for my .50’s. All in 10-32 thread. For my .45 I have a 1/4” SS rod with 8-32 thread.

Indeed. I have no plans on going to smaller threads. Makes no sense with larger diameter ramrods.

 

[ETipp]

5/16 and 3/8 are the diameter of the rod itself. Most of my attachments are 10-32, however I do have adapters that go from 10-32 to 8-32 and vicy-versy so it doesn't matter if the rod and attachment are the same thread.

Getting ready to order an adapter due to a receiving a jag that has an 8-32 threads instead of the 10-32 threads in my RR.

 

[Art Caputo]

8/32 0r 10/32

Given my mix of ML’s accumulated over the years…..I ALWAYS keep an adapter in my bag!