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Old 12-10-2012, 04:26 AM
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Default Alum, steel or brass ramrod

Would love to have a custom made alum, steel or brass ramrod made for my Lyman GP rifle. I know I can get a synthetic rod and I might go that route - but honestly think metal rods are better. I had one on my Zouave .58 cal Civil War rifle and liked it a lot.

Does ANYONE offer them for sale?

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Old 12-10-2012, 04:56 AM
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anything softer than your barrel would be ok. i would go with the synthetic one. gl
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:00 AM
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Yeah that's what I figured would be less abrasive to the rifling, etc. Thanks.
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:05 AM
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I use solid aluminium ones I pick up the doll at the hardware store and cut it to length and drill and tap both ends. If you have a drill press and know how to use it it takes about 15 minutes to make one.
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:10 AM
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Yeah - unfortunately I don't have a drill press - wish I did tho!
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:20 AM
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You might want to check these folks out and see if they have what you want:

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/List/Category.aspx/632

Go down to "ramrods"; they seem to have a fair number of options.

Good luck...........
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Old 12-10-2012, 05:55 AM
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Thanks for the link - I will look around.

Off the top of my head tho it looks like the site that I have been looking at has lower prices!

See: http://www.possibleshop.com/menu-shooting-supplies.html
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Old 12-10-2012, 08:30 AM
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You can drill and tap the ends of a solid rod without a drill press or lathe. See how in the Reference Forum: http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/blac...solid-rod.html
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Old 12-10-2012, 08:50 AM
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http://www.cainsoutdoor.com/shop/pro...-+Replacements
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Old 12-10-2012, 09:09 AM
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I have stainless steel, aluminum, and brass ones. I like the strength of the steel and as long as a bore guide is used I don't see how you could damage your rifling.
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