>>63961366
I shoot a lot of black powder and just keep hitting it until it goes down.
That's the answer.
Typically a bigger hit makes it go better.
Your using gravity and velocity to generate more force probably double or tripple what you could apply from just sheer force by pressing down on the rod.

>>63961413
I use military muskets so snapping ramrods is no concern to me cause their made of iron or brass.