This loading ram is .36" longer, therefore it helps seat the ball deeper within the cylinder, helping to compress the powder charge, if the loose powder is compressed, if is less likely to trickle back out of the nipples, and a compressed load typically allows for a more positive ignition of the charge itself. I bought 2 more just in case I lose another load ram.

The single best upgrade I have ever made to my Old Army. Allows the use of lighter loads with just the right amount of compression.

i have not used it yet,but it is well made and will do the job for light loads.

Have not had a real need for it yet. but its well made and makes things a little gentler on the gun. Will really help when I start loading conicals.

This is a great idea, and though it came in the white it blued up nicely. Great for light loads in the ROA. dont need 30 grains to pop squirrels.

until I saw it!
allows reduced loads in the ROA, which increases its already well-rounded versatility. Blues well with paste cold blue.

ONE SUGGESTION:
PLEASE make replacement base/cylinder pins for the ROA, as these are occasionally bent in use and are no longer available via Ruger. This would put many an old ROA back on the firing line. There are replacements for the cartridge conversions, but not for the purists who want to shoot the ROA as God intended.

Brilliant Product. Takes the struggle out of loading an Old Army Black Powder Revolver.
I use it every week at my Range in Scotland.

A must have if you have a ROA.
Great for reduced loads.

The best people and service. Thank you

I put oil treated pad under lead ball seated deep I don't think chain fires will be a problem (used lightest load possible) if I load hotter may top off with lube you have great service

The extended ram allows me to load lighter loads. The reduced recoil helps with my aging hands. It's nice not having to use fillers now.