I bought Brass and Aluminum rods in 8’ lengths. Had a big market for ram rods for 45 & 50 cal muzzle loader when we got state wide season. Sold some as simple as concave end and D&T other 10/32. Others turned rode to accept Uncle Mikes fittings. There is really no reason that wooden ram rod isn’t ok but hundreds of 1st time ML hunters broke a lot of rods. I still have full length Aluminum rod. Making ram rods for mostly TC Hawkins and Renegades left me with plenty short pieces for squib rods for revolvers.