Quote Originally Posted by TonyL View Post
The main thing is to have utter confidence in the quality and integrity of the material and its treatment, as you certainly wouldn't want a latch rod letting go. A visitor at one of the Boinger Bashes once told me of a TX that he had had short stroked with a longer rod and the rod had snapped.

Oh, and get yourself to a Boinger Bash if you possibly can. Lots of friendly springer enthusiasts to meet and talk to. And lots of tuned rifles to see and try. And, once you have met the two Nicks in the flesh, you certainly won't be getting them mixed up again!

I'm the handsome one!

A long rod failing in a break barrel will just result in a bit of potential damage and a change of underwear. It's the Tx's and 77/97's of this world that would see you lose a thumb if it went wrong.
Try it, it'll improve the shot cycle