I thought I had everything I need now but noticed I have one jag that came with my ML. I thought it was a cleaning jag but just realized there is nothing on the ramrod to push the bullet down. Do I use this same flat jag to push the bullet down or do I need another jag?

I have a short starter with different tips but never thought about this.

Different bullets like different jags. A simple cleaning jag will work for roundball. But one I find real handy is the knurled hollow jag used for Shockwaves.

http://reviews.cabelas.com/8815/2154...onTime&dir=asc

It will load a large number of projectiles and still hold a patch for swabbing. I out one on my short starter and one on my range rod for most... not all, bullets.

Man !! Who knew there was so much "stuff" you had to buy to start this sport? Just when you think you are ready, BAM!! Open that wallet....LOL

That one Cayugad recommended is one of the most versatile jags around.

I don't use anything but the smaller end of the ramrod when I seat my Hornady XTPs...

Won't one of those tips from the short starter fit on your ramrod?

Never thought of that. My ML cam with a tube of the XTPs in 240gr. I think the flat jag or the small end would work on those.

Its when I go to the pointed ones I will have to do something different.

Yes but if I take them of the short starter I won't have them to use on my starter unless I swap back and forth.

The starter came with one long pointed starter (not sure why its such a long and skinny taper), one that's just about like a welding rod (not sure what that's for) and one that's flat and had a tapered hole in it.

I can't remember ever needing a short starter for an inline. What bullets are you shooting?

btw I think the long pointed tip is for hollow points.

Like I say..I'm green. I see that everyone was using one so I got one. I'm starting out with the free ones I have.... the XTPs.

If I like them I may use those but I'm sure I will be spending more trying out several others. I did look in the starter pack and it has three of each tip so I should be good to use one of those.

BTW...the pointed one is about an 1 1/4 long. Why would they make it so long coming down to such a sharp point?