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Ramrod bow is normal and correctable by bending

Jim said a ramrod with a slight bow is not a defect; it can be straightened by bending it in the opposite direction, and rods do not need to be perfectly straight since a slight bow can help them spring and stay in the stock better.

Category: Building & FinishingTopics: Stock, Ramrod, Jim KiblerLast verified: 2026-07-25

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