BPCR Recommendations

[mthieme]

So I bit the bullet and got a big-fifty Sharps.
Then I discover the average cleaning kits are not big enough - length or girth.
Other than Pro-Shot products I have not found anything suitable for a 34" 50 caliber barrel.
Anyone have any direction to send me?
Tx

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[Bon Sauvage]

I use a GUNSLICK "easy spin" rod for my 34" barreled 45-70 Sharps. It is a 36", 30 caliber rod but still works well.

I bought it at Fisherman's Delta Park.

Occasionally I use a dowel as a wiping stick.

Are you using the genuine black or a black powder substitute?

 

[Mark W.]

Shotgun stuff

 

[mthieme]

I found what I wanted at Muzzle Loader Builders Supply. For about $30 they delivered a long and thick enough hickory rod with an assortment of jags & brushes in 45 and 50 cal. and some thread adapters for my other cleaning accoutraments.

I have been using a sulfurless substitute lately. I like Triple 7 but it's a little hot so I'm hesitant to fill the case(s). I bought a case of American Pioneer which is not as clean as I hoped but seems to shoot OK. I also have 5744 which I need to work with yet.

 

[Sabertooth]

Check out Track Of The Wolf on the web. They have range rods.
Read a article on Triple Seven, they recommend reducing your loads by 10% as it is hotter then Pyrodex. Place in Springfield sells real black powder.

 

[Natty Bumpo]

For a nice one piece steel google Treso rod

They come in long lengths and will outlast wood by miles

Most ML supply houses stock them