Is there anything wrong with using a large cotton swab to clean your bore?

Drjones · August 24, 2004, 07:01 PM

Hi all.

A while ago I came across a large cotton/synthetic swab thing that screws onto the end of a cleaning rod that I've been using on my 12 ga and I like it a lot.

I just bought another for my pistols.

Is there anything wrong with using one of those instead of patches?

I use a brush first, with CLP of course, then follow up with the swab and more CLP.

Much easier and more economical than patches.

Anything wrong with that?

Thanks!

Standing Wolf · August 24, 2004, 07:18 PM

I'd be skeptical of using a swab that wasn't clean. As long as it's clean, it's probably doing a better job than a single patch.

Drjones · August 24, 2004, 07:20 PM

I do clean it after every time I use it.

ddc · August 25, 2004, 01:08 AM

Are you referring to a "bore mop" ?

I've got several but the disadvantage compared to patches is it gets dirty quickly and then you have to clean it.

I guess they are a alternative way to apply your CLP (or whatever) but I could easily get by without it.

rayra · August 25, 2004, 02:17 AM

I use them as a post-cleaning oil applicator. No issue with having to clean them, and they are basically 'pre-oiled' from the prior uses. I just punch the bore and I'm done.

Drjones · August 25, 2004, 02:34 PM

Quote:

I use them as a post-cleaning oil applicator. No issue with having to clean them, and they are basically 'pre-oiled' from the prior uses. I just punch the bore and I'm done.

That sounds like what I'm going to start doing!

Use a patch for the dirt and gunk and then just use the swab for oil.

Thanks!

August 24, 2004, 07:01 PM	#1
Drjones member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Posts: 2,807	Is there anything wrong with using a large cotton swab to clean your bore? Hi all. A while ago I came across a large cotton/synthetic swab thing that screws onto the end of a cleaning rod that I've been using on my 12 ga and I like it a lot. I just bought another for my pistols. Is there anything wrong with using one of those instead of patches? I use a brush first, with CLP of course, then follow up with the swab and more CLP. Much easier and more economical than patches. Anything wrong with that? Thanks!

August 24, 2004, 07:18 PM	#2
Standing Wolf Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 23,224	I'd be skeptical of using a swab that wasn't clean. As long as it's clean, it's probably doing a better job than a single patch. __________________ No tyrant should ever be allowed to die a natural death.

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August 24, 2004, 07:20 PM	#3
Drjones member Join Date: December 25, 2002 Posts: 2,807	I do clean it after every time I use it.

August 25, 2004, 01:08 AM	#4
ddc Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: PNW Posts: 248	Are you referring to a "bore mop" ? I've got several but the disadvantage compared to patches is it gets dirty quickly and then you have to clean it. I guess they are a alternative way to apply your CLP (or whatever) but I could easily get by without it.

August 25, 2004, 02:17 AM	#5
rayra member Join Date: September 22, 2003 Location: L.A., Kalifornia Posts: 654	I use them as a post-cleaning oil applicator. No issue with having to clean them, and they are basically 'pre-oiled' from the prior uses. I just punch the bore and I'm done.