T/C Power Rod question

[rynigner]

Hey All,
I've got a question about the T/C Power Rod... Without attaching jags can it be used to seat connical bullets without damaging the ballistic tips, and can it be used for cleaning as well if needed? I want to assume this is how it is designed, as attaching jags in the field would be a PITA all the time.... As you probably figured out by know, I'm fairly new to ML hunting...

Thanks,
R

[falcon]

IMO: The Power Rod is one of those things that ain't worth the money. Take an old golf ball, drill a hole in it and put it over the end of the ramrod when loading: You then have something that works better than an expensive Power Rod.

[Chasam60]

TC makes a soft plastic red palm handle that slips over the ram rod,and also doubles as a cap holder.If you are shooting "pointy" bullets,tou should use a jag designed for them.I never tried the Power rod,Never had the need.

Charlie

[smokey92]

"shooting pointy bullets, use a jag designed for them"

No need to buy one of those either. The jag that comes on most rods are brass and can be drilled slightly/carefully so they won't damage the tips.

I like that red palm saver that holds primers. Thumbs up on it.

[cayugad]

The power rod is a good rod, but over rated and over priced. Although the first thing I do with many rifles is replace the ramrod with a Super Rod from Cain Outdoor shooting supply. I then save the factory one for show. Although the T/C older ramrods were good strong rods. Then again, I had a terrible time with the older Green Mountain Barrel ramrods. The ends were not pinned. And they came off at inopportune times. I want a rod with female threads on both ends, and the ends pinned.

The golf ball idea is a good one there Falcon. Thanks. I use an old door knob myself. In the woods I just double up a glove to put over the end of the ramrod to protect my tender gentle hands..

I use a jag on the end of the rod, no matter whether I am shooting conical bullets, sabots, or even round ball. Actually one of my favorite jags is the T/C Shockwave jag. It is small. The longer the jag the more prone they are to bending in the threads, or even breaking off. If the extra length is not necessary, then I see no need for it. It also has the hollow end for the pointy bullets which also work for bullets like the XTP or the Deep Curl. Last, the jag is knurled so it will grip a patch for swabbing.