The trigger assembly should not rattle that bad. I would call Tradition's tech support and ask then about it. I am sure it is something simple but it should be looked at before it breaks at an inoppertune time.

As for the loose ramrod, if you were to knock the pins out of stock and barrel, on the bottom of the barrel is a tension spring or metal lever. Sometimes all you need do is tighten the screw holding them or bend them a little so they put pressure on the ramrod when you put it back under the rifle.

As for a wooden ramrod, I never trust them after one decided to attack my hand one afternoon on a stubborn load. I usually get a good fiberglass one that will not break. The last one I got was called a wonder rod and you could bend it in a knot if you wanted to. Make sure it has female ends on both ends so if necessary you can put a jag on one end and a t-hand on the other end.