What is the smallest size diameter ramrod brass pin that can be found?

[Rob M.]

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[yotyfox]

You can get 1/32" brass rods from Amazon

 

[ETipp]

You can get 1/32" brass rods from Amazon

Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. Actually I did a search there and didn’t find anything. Pretty sure the roll pin will work well but if not I’ll try those.

 

[flconch53]

I don't believe 1/32 brass would accomplish much. Start with drilling a 1/32 hole. Unless you have a drill press forget it

 

[longcruise]

Much ado about a simple fix.

Phil explained the simplicity of it.

 

[Rob M.]

.061 brass pin ...took 4 min. to make . Use grinder , spin it , the file round as well ....then .... .032 pin , same pin taken down smaller ....9 min. total time to make it

 

[Blitz]

That's the conclusion I came to as well. Picked up a few roll pins of different sizes yesterday.

Roll pins are extremely hard steel( spring) steel and must be exzctly the right length, they are made to be removed if need be.

A better choice can be found., as many have shown.
Don`t overthink it, any soft metal will be excellent.

Has anyone ever had orheard of a pinned tip coming off because a pin failed and if so what were the circumstances?

Ihave subjected apined with a 1/16 finnish nail tip to removing stuck ball by wraping rod with timberhitches and tying off to a good solid post, barrel removed from stock 8 in. to a foot slack followed by a hell if a jerk , bsll removrd , no problem and hickory rod tip and pin are fine.

Blitz

 

[ETipp]

Roll pins are extremely hard steel( spring) steel and must be exzctly the right length, they are made to be removed if need be.

A better choice can be found., as many have shown.
Don`t overthink it, any soft metal will be excellent.

Has anyone ever had orheard of a pinned tip coming off because a pin failed and if so what were the circumstances?

Ihave subjected apined with a 1/16 finnish nail tip to removing stuck ball by wraping rod with timberhitches and tying off to a good solid post, barrel removed from stock 8 in. to a foot slack followed by a hell if a jerk , bsll removrd , no problem and hickory rod tip and pin are fine.

Blitz

The steel roll pin worked just fine. I cut it a little short and it is somewhat recessed on both sides of the tip. Tight fit so I do not think it will move at all. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

I found out real quick like that under the now tested, under actual hunting conditions, the hickory ramrod is far superior to the shoddy, metal, factory ramrod Traditions furnished with this .32 caliber Crockett Squirrel rifle. I cut the hickory ramrod longer so its easier to grab ahold of, its larger in diameter so it's again easier to hold onto, it fits the thimbles better so there is little to no slop, and most of all, its just about silent when using it. I reloaded numerous times after shooting squirrels when there was more squirrels still up in the tree, and in several instances, were actually looking at me.

 

[French Colonial]

The steel roll pin worked just fine. I cut it a little short and it is somewhat recessed on both sides of the tip. Tight fit so I do not think it will move at all. I'll be keeping an eye on it.

I found out real quick like that under the now tested, under actual hunting conditions, the hickory ramrod is far superior to the shoddy, metal, factory ramrod Traditions furnished with this .32 caliber Crockett Squirrel rifle. I cut the hickory ramrod longer so its easier to grab ahold of, its larger in diameter so it's again easier to hold onto, it fits the thimbles better so there is little to no slop, and most of all, its just about silent when using it. I reloaded numerous times after shooting squirrels when there was more squirrels still up in the tree, and in several instances, were actually looking at me.

I wish the squirrels in my area were that dumb

 

[ETipp]

I wish the squirrels in my area were that dumb

Well rest assured that any squirrels that have been shot at do not stick around when they see a human. In fact, most do not. However, the trick is to keep moving around to different hunting grounds. The younger ones and/or the ones that have never been threatened before are much easier.

The good thing is not many people hunt squirrels nowadays, which is another reason why I enjoy the early season. I have the mountains and woods all to myself and many of the squirrels are not easily spooked.

The easiest so far was last week at the end of early season. The males were rutting and running stupid. Up, down, jumping tree to tree, on the ground, making this strange "thook-thook" sound I have never heard before. Not fighting, not making the normal fighting sounds, just acting crazy. They were not very concerned about what was going on around them. I was able to get four out of that hunt (all bores) and all within about 40-50 yards or so. The most difficult part was trying to find one that stood still long enough to get a shot and/or to stop where one can get a clear shot. The woods are thick and dark now for sure.

It took me several hours to get those four.

 

[Blitz]

I wish the squirrels in my area were that dumb

Good fit up with roll pin, and good if you like it.

Blitz

 

[French Colonial]

Good fit up with roll pin, and good if you like it.

Blitz

Not for me, no roll pins.