RE: What's a good replacement Ram-Rod?
CVA make a universal ramrod. But this only has the threads on one end. The other end is the end you cut to length. If you get this type, make sure you finish the end with clear fingernail polish or polyurethane to keep it from fraying. I have 3 of these rods on my traditional MLs and I like them.
But if your bullet is hard to load, I would recommend the RMC solid alum. rod as previously posted. The CVA rods may flex too much for you.