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.