We make our short starter with a hardwood ball and a solid brass leg. The small ball seater is brass as well. The leg is cupped for round balls. The best part of the short starter is that the brass leg won't break like some wood starters. You can select the option to have the leg threaded 10-32 or 8-32 for a jag, for an additional $4.00. Made in the USA by October Country, a manufacturer of muzzleloading supplies.
Posted by Half-Cock on 4th Oct 2024
Some short starters don't have what it takes, this one will ...
Posted by Jim S on 3rd Jan 2024
I broke my wooden short starter. This is the best replacement. Stronger, more durable. Should last a lifetime.
Posted by Edward Sheppard on 30th Jun 2023
This is the first short ball starter I’ve found that actually fits my .32 rifle properly.
Posted by Brazos, John on 1st Feb 2022
I needed a Short Starter for my .50 cal rifle. I also needed a ramrod for my .50 cal Queen Anne flintlock pistol.
I called up October Country, spoke to Gina, and since they make the ramrods in-house, they made me a Short Starter that was long enough to use as a ramrod.
I liked that so much that I bought one in .36 cal, for when a get a pistol to match my Lehigh Valley flinter.
Shipping was fast, with tracking. I'll certainly be back!
Posted by Wayne on 13th Jan 2022
Works excellent in my 32 Cal I love it
Posted by 17thCavalry on 29th Nov 2021
This product met my expectations. It's nothing fancy, but totally functional. I would recommend this product if asked to do so.
Posted by Timothy Matthew Ewart on 18th Nov 2021
Just purchase a Perdersoli 54 CAL Jager rifle. This starter push the tight balls in very well
Posted by Bill Broam on 3rd Feb 2020
Excellent product. Will probably outlast me.