Remington Genesis .50Cal Muzzleloader Problems???

[whitfang]

Got a Remington Genesis 50Cal muzzleloader (laminate thumbhole stock, stainless steel barrel) on order from Cabelas.  Have not received it yet - it's on backorder.

Other hunters have found problems with the ramrod bending, and the ramrod being too short.  Also read about problems with the flip-open breech getting fouled.  Has anybody experienced these?

[mechanic]

I had a Traditions, (same gun made for Rem.), and encountered both problems.  What I found is to use only WD 40 on the  block breech, and clean it often.  As far as the ramrod, I purchased a solid replacement for about $11.00--not a big deal.  When I used gun oil, the breech block would gum up fast.
Other than that it shot well.

Ben

[whitfang]

OK, thanks for the information.

[buffermop]

To Mechanic...Where do you get the replacement ramrod for the Genesis? Check my local gun shops with no luck.

[mechanic]

Try this site.

http://www.outdoorhuntingsupply.com/remington-genesis-replacement-ramrod-ohs-4863.html

You will also find the ramrod is a little short to go completely through the bore.  I bought a T handle bullet starter, that will screw into the ramrod to lenthen it, and is helpful at the range.  I got that locally, it was made by Thompson Center.   
Hope this helps.

Ben

[buffermop]

Yes, it does help. Thank you kindly.

[Swampman]

Walmart had the T/C brand cut to fit replacement ramrods for $4.00 last I checked.  They are ok for hunting.