Front sight question original model 1842
I have an original 1842 that I'm using for smoothbore. As the wood has dried somewhat in the past 160 years, the front band has a little slop to it, problematic as it means the front sight on the band moves as well. I've noticed that this is minimized/eliminated, when the ramrod is in place. I know there is a difficult armory fix for the band play, involving a dicey shallow groove in the barrel and a pin brazed onto the band. I have considered glass bedding, but don't want to mess with an original stock in fair condition. So my question is this: Can I leave the original steel ramrod in the ramrod channel while competing, using my replacement brass ramrod for loading? Steel ramrod would not leave the channel, and the brass ramrod would be rested on my bayonet as usual. Could not find this addressed in the skirmish rules. Just wondering if this is an option. Thanks, Jon Faucher
Shoot the brave officers, and the cowards will run away and take the men with them. -Jackson
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