I have a Stevens 44 1/2 in 25/35 and have used it some breech seated with a tapered bullet in 25:1 alloy.  I use two plugged cases, one to get the bullet just started where the block will push it in slightly and then follow with a second plugged case to push it in to the depth I have found good accuracy.  The plugs I made from 1/4" wood dowels just dropped into the empty case so that I could adjust the length by taking them out and filing the end down a little at a time.  The wood dowels are starting to show problems with the end no longer flat so I want to make something more permanent.  I was thinking of getting some 1/4" Delrin Rod but would a brass rod be better?  This is not a target gun but a hunting rifle so I don't shoot breech loaded too often but it is so fun to shoot that I want to upgrade my plugged cases.  I am not a machinist and will be cutting by hand and filing to length so what material would anybody recommend?  It might be a moot point as our local range very well might be closing at the end of the year.  Thanks. Tom

Consider embedding large screws in epoxy cement.

CHRIS

Chris, would it be best to put some epoxy into the case to the depth desired then let it harden an drill a pilot hole for a brass flathead screw?