How to take my rangerod into the woods?

[tmccray45]

Got to wonderin' - how could I take my rangerod into the woods with me without loosing it along the way.   I guess I could shove it down my right pants leg and look like Chester from Gunsmoke, or maybe up my sleeve, across my shoulders, and into the sleeve on the opposite side.  I'd sure look goofy, but I wouldn't loose it.

I could lash it to the Huntsman, but that's going to be in the way.  (Besides, it's going to stick out the front and look like I'm packin' a bayonet.)  I got to thinking that perhaps I could store it in a length of PVC pipe that I could more easily tie to my backpack.  Hummmm.  Perhaps if I made the PVC pipe long enough, it could double as a monopod - and a walking stick.

If you carry your rangerod with you, how do you carry it in such a way without snagging on branches or getting caught on things?

Thanks

[mangulator]

I like your idea about the PVC and the monopod. But, prior to walking to my hunting grounds I use the range rod and load up. The ram rod that comes with your rifle is ok for quick follow up shots; if you start the bullet down the barrel without extending the ram rod, then extend it to seat.

[Keith Lewis]

I was stuck with the same problem but I finally ordered the improved rod from Hubbards and it is a lot stronger. A second plus is that the thread is the correct one for other add ons like brush etc. Finally the end that comes on the rod works as a patch jag and has the relief cut in for pointed bullets. The one I ordered was sent for the shorter 22" barrel and mine is a 24" so I ordered a second one. Anyone with a short barrel that is interested I will sell the short one. call on (480)986-9208. Or email: klewisinc@msn.com

[Swampman]

How about an M-16 cleaning rod.  They break down in short sections.  They are steel and pretty strong.

[Hammerspur]

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I removed the thimble and ramrod grooved forend from my Shikari/muzzleloader when I redid it so I setup an Outer's shotgun cleaning rod with jags I made or purchased which I carry with me in my 'possibles' belt bag.

Steve

[Critter]

How about an M-16 cleaning rod.  They break down in short sections.  They are steel and pretty strong.

Yup they are plenty strong.  We used to shoot feral dogs and pigs with them at Ft Benning.  We would chamber a blank, load the rod using a cleaning patch to make them tight in the bore and they were very effective deterrent.  Even recovered a few and they were still good.

[jbtazgrabber]

on rimles cases like 3006 i used a millity 30 cal steel rod...a section was about 6 in long...two setions put togeter would usally remove a stuck case......but i kept anoter 2 sections to give me a full lengh rod...i put a section >12 in.>on the left side of the barrel and a setion >12.in>in the right side of the barrel....i used my wifes rubber hair bands < coated  rubber bands   > to keep in place one band in frount of forearm one near the back of forearm......they dont make noise dont get in the way of sights or scope thats a way i done it hope you understood it......and it helps ...jb

[usherj]

I ditched the rod that came with the gun, and got a sectioned TC pack rod. I glued a plastic bushing into the ferrule and epoxied a piece of stainless steel pipe nipple into the rod passage in the forearm. Connect the two 8" pieces and they fit perfectly (female end at the muzzle). I keep the other piece with a T handle and rod tip in my belt pack. Very sturdy solid aluminum, looks nice, and actually a little lighter than the monstrocity that it came with. I like the gun too much, so this is the solution I came up with. At the range I use a one piece TC rod with the T handle.

[messer454]

Before I sold mine I had the same problem.  My solution was to make a small back quiver out of buckskin like you would used for 2-3 field tip arrows.  I then wore it with a T/C fiberglass rod over my right shoulder so it was accessible for a quick follow up reload with my right hand.  It was a little slower to get back in the quiver but not too bad.  It was pretty fancy out of buckskin with fringe and everything.