working on a new ramrod for my white lighting
 

I just have to cut to size a piece of 6061 aluminum. tip is on, a 9mm shell case jb welded on.

just really can't decide to keep it the metal color to match the barrel or to blacken it to match the stock

Scratch it with a Scotch-Brite pad to make it a matte finish. Use about 2 million ;) small circular rubs with the pad all up and down the rod. Be sure it's the real Scotch-Brite and you'll want one of the finer grit pads.

Black will get scratched up and look like crap before long. The Scotch-Brite method of finish is easily corrected if it gets shiny from rubbing on something.

ps: A Hunter Super Rod from Cain's Outdoor in the right diameter and length would be a good replacement. Probably just as cheap as rolling your own.

Corey, why not order one from Steve Brown? I know he has replacement ramrods.

already had the rod left from another project. already have a tip on it.