I am getting ready to order a Tipton carbon fiber rod in 22cal and not really sure what length to get. I see a 26'' and 36'' rod and my savage has a 22'' barrel. I am a little concerned the 26'' rod would be too short going through the action and out the muzzle to drop patches. Now this one might sound kind of dumb but could there be any ill effect to using a 36'' rod if its longer? I'm thinking of grabbing one of those savage model 12 take off barrels and putting it on another rifle. When they say 22'' barrel is this from the barrel nut to the muzzle or action and all?
Rifle cleaning rod length?
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badkarmamib
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When they list rod length, that is the rod tip to where the rod enters the handle. Measure your rifle from crown to receiver rear, and order the next-longest rod. Too long of a rod will be unwieldy, and will bow more. A good quality rod should make these points matter less, but again, I would order the shortest rod that is longer than barrel+action length.
Thanks! I was worried the longer rod would bow as you said and possible scrape or even snap. I have a pro shot metal coated rod now but I've read the metal coated ones aren't a wise idea and its got some of the coating pealed off of it.
someguy2800
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A 36” steel rod should serve well on pretty much any rifle.
I thought your not supposed to use a steel rod? I've read for thing such as 22cal i should use a coated or carbon fiber? Not trying to argue just trying to learn.
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The idea of steel is that dirt won't get embedded in it.
I use a solid brass one piece rod on my benchrest .22 guns. I wipe it after every pass to keep it clean and occasionally polish it with Mothers to remove anything embedded in the surface.
I use a solid brass one piece rod on my benchrest .22 guns. I wipe it after every pass to keep it clean and occasionally polish it with Mothers to remove anything embedded in the surface.
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someguy2800
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With careful use it will not harm anything. Just keep it clean and don't go at it like your plunging a toilet.
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Either is fine with proper use.
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I would personally prefer the rod to be the same material. My Pro-Shot came with a tapered brass insert that threaded into the end of the rod, to accommodate smaller-diameter tips. This is the one I have:
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ainless-steel-8-x-32-thread-with-patch-holder
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...ainless-steel-8-x-32-thread-with-patch-holder
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Since your savage isn't a bedded action, and you won't be utilizing a Lucas Bore Guide, the longer the rod the more options you have to affix implements. There is no such thing as to long a rod, there is however a problem with to short a rod selection. JMHO.
Since your savage isn't a bedded action, and you won't be utilizing a Lucas Bore Guide, the longer the rod the more options you have to affix implements. There is no such thing as to long a rod, there is however a problem with to short a rod selection. JMHO.
what does a bedded action have to do with cleaning? I will be bedding the action as soon as my boyds stock comes in and I do use a tipton universal bore guide.
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Add to your library a low cost publication, M40A1 Manual.
Cleaning solvents have a tendency to destroy bedding agents.
What's the diameter of your tipton rod vice a dewey rod?
Are you cradling your rifle, scope down when you run a solvent loaded rod down the barrel?
How are you compromising between between the crown angle on your precision rifle barrel and the suppression adapter at the end of your muzzle?
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36" Dewey steel nylon coated rod. Buy adapters .https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1...d-22-to-26-caliber-nylon-coated-8-x-36-thread
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And the diameter of a Tipton rod is?
Skylerbone
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Devcon Steel Putty should (and does) survive solvent contact. To the question of which rods to buy, I like both but favor Pro Shot SS. You can see debris and wipe it off easily between patches, and there’s not much that will embed into them. The biggest fallacy I run into is believing I have enough rods (and I have plenty more not pictured). I’m a big believer in use enough rod but not waaay too much.
Hoppe’s Elite rods, like Dewey, have bearings allowing the rod to twist with the rifling, especially handy for .17, .20, and .22 cal. A Pro Shot at the range can literally save your day if there’s a stuck casing or barrel obstruction, just make sure whatever you get rolls flat on a level surface before ever sticking it down the barrel.
Hoppe’s Elite rods, like Dewey, have bearings allowing the rod to twist with the rifling, especially handy for .17, .20, and .22 cal. A Pro Shot at the range can literally save your day if there’s a stuck casing or barrel obstruction, just make sure whatever you get rolls flat on a level surface before ever sticking it down the barrel.
Skylerbone
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Several manufacturers are now offering aluminum cleaning jags but I’m content with brass and nylon for brushes.
entropy
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OK, now I see what brought the other thread on. M118LR, OK, we get it, you are a good long range shooting. Many here are good at that, and other aspects of modern combat techniques, yet do not get snarky about it; that would be childish and unprofessional.
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And to answer the op: Dewey and Tipton are the best rods, IMHO. If you can, it's best to use a bore guide. (Or muzzle guide, if a type that must be cleaned from the muzzle, i. e., Remington 740/742/7400/750 series.)
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I use Tipton carbon fibers. Get the 36”, 26” would not be long enough to clear your barrel plus the bore guide. I also use Tipton nylon brushes and jags, very rarely the brushes. Hopped Silicon patches. Hornady one shot and butches bore shine. 3-5 passes for “clean.” 10-12 passes for “not a trace.” Bore guide or get out.
Now this might sound stupid but if im using a bore guide how does solvent come in contact with the bedding?
Is the tipton universal bore guide okay?
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That is what I use. I like the Tiptons and their bore guide. So long as one is not very sloppy, a bore guide should keep the chemicals where they belong. I did get one Tipton rod that was bowed, they said keep it and sent another. I use that one for my shotties. I can recommend Tipton.
I had a Hoppes rod and it's replacement divulge the bearings from the front. I do not recommend those.
I had a Hoppes rod and it's replacement divulge the bearings from the front. I do not recommend those.
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