Gmed
Well-Known Member
I am making these in my garage...they are made from a 2 inch wooden ball with a flat on the bottom. I drill a hole 3/4" deep the same diameter as most ramrods into the center of the flat. I drill a hole in the side 90 degrees from the hole in the bottom and epoxy/press fit a brass 10-32 threaded insert into this hole for any of your muzzleloader accessories. I can include a short staring jag that is about an inch and a quarter long and will start any bullet down the muzzle to include round balls, pointed bullets or hollow points and will work in either 45 or 50 caliber muzzleloaders. Start the bullet with the short starter, place ram rod over bullet then turn the starter over and place the hole over the ramrod to seat the bullet the remainder of the way onto the powder charge. Saves your palm and gives a larger grip surface than the ramrod itself making it easy to push the bullet down onto the powder. Have made several for friends and seeing if anyone might have interest. Thought I could sell plain with brass insert for your starter for $7.50. If I include an 1 1/2" short starter $10.50. With the short starter, these are small and convenient. Fit right in your jacket pocket.