Nerf Cycloneshock priming rod fixer

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Cycloneshocks are notoriously prone to one critical failure mode: the priming rod at the rear succumbs to bending or breakage. This is, in my experience, by far the most common cause of malfunction. The rod itself is reinforced with metal, but the metal is alarmingly thin and soft. This inadequacy replaces the back end of the plunger, rendering it vulnerable to damage. It's intended that epoxy and two 4-40 machine screws hold this component in place. However, these screws require holes drilled out with a 3/32nds bit before insertion, and can be trimmed down once securely fastened. The holes at the rear should provide support for a 1/4 inch metal rod, which will interface nicely with the Cycloneshock's slide after sanding to reduce its diameter slightly.