Most muzzleloaders come with a loading rod that is the length of the barrel. Then most shooters screw on a loading jag that makes the rod extend past the barrel. So what if my jag sticks out 4 inches past my barrel you may say? Well here’s what happens.
Upon firing gases blow out around the bullet. When those gases hit the loading jag they push up on the bullet. This results in decreased accuracy. And a filthy loading jag.
So measure the part of the rod that goes past the barrel and trim the end of the rod that is closest to the action. You’ll have improved accuracy and a rod that looks like it came from the factory with the correct loading jag installed.
Your ramrod should look like this:
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