50 bmg cleaning rod

[drjoker]

Hi,

I just got some sticker shock when I found out that a 50 bmg cleaning rod costs $50 (steel) to $60 (carbon fiber). After buying the rifle, I have no money for the cleaning rod. Hey, how's about using a bamboo stick from my local hardware store? Bamboo is "carbon fiber", so it's O.K. to use it as a cheap $2 cleaning rod. What do you think. Is this O.K. ??

Thanks,
Drjoker.

P.S. I have a shotgun cleaning rod, but it is not long enough. 50 bmg rifles typically have a 36 inch or longer barrel. 50 bmg rifles are often 58-60 inches long. That's a lot bigger than any shotgun I've ever handled....

 

[Cannonball888]

Use a shotgun cleaning rod. They're plenty strong.

 

[z28orshoot]

if not a blackpowder rods are long enough.

 

[jester_s1]

Are you serious? You can afford a .50 and the ammo to shoot in it but balk at spending $60 to maintain it? That's like buying a Cadillac Escalade and then complaining about oil changes.

This has got to be a troll.

 

[50 Shooter]

If you want a new old stock military one I have a few, $25 shipped. PM me for info if you're interested. This is the 5 piece rod with swivel handle, all steel construction for the M2. It uses any of the current brushes and jags on the market.