Cayugad, where did you find a ram rod that extends? I just looked on the CVA website and the only rods they had were not extendable. I do have another range rod that is alot longer than the regular one, sticks about 8 to 10 inches out when I put it in the holder which is what I had to use for the last 2 deer I took last year, I used it to load the bullet but took it out of the holder when I took the shot. I'll try seeing if it shoots the same with the range rod in at full lengh and see if it shoots any differently.
Thanks
SuperMag