Ramrod for a muzzleloading firearm

A method of using a ramrod for a muzzleloading firearm, comprising the steps of:

• providing a ramrod comprising:
• an elongated ramrod outer body having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween, said outer body first end being adapted for insertion into the bore of a firearm, said second end comprising a hollow portion, the outer body having an exterior size and shape permissible for insertion into the bore,
• an extension member movable within the outer body hollow portion from a retracted position wherein a first length of the extension member is within the outer body hollow portion, to an extended position wherein the first length of the extension member is outside the outer body hollow portion, said extension member having a second length outside the outer body hollow portion,
• a clasping member coupled to an end of the extension member second length forming a pivot point, said clasping member movable between a stowed position in which the clasping member is generally aligned with the outer body longitudinal axis, and a working position in which the clasping member makes a substantial angle with respect to the outer body longitudinal axis, and
• a detent member couplingly engaged with the extension member, said detent member having an engagement portion for securing the extension member between extended and retracted positions;
• moving the clasping member from the stowed position to the working position;
• and
• moving the extension member from the retracted position to the extended position.