Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

How is the ram rod tip attached to the ram rod?

The tip fits over a tenon machined into the end of the ram rod, and a cross pin, which is essentially a small nail, is driven through a drilled hole and then peened on both sides to hold the tip on. This is a traditional attachment method.

Topics: Building & FinishingTags: Ramrod, Video TranscriptLast verified: 2026-08-16