I KNOW I am over-thinking this but please bear with me. I want to once and for all get a good cleaning rod and bore guide(s) and I am overwhelmed by the many choices. I want as FEW implements as possible because like many of you I have a boxful of 3 piece rods, jags, adapters, etc. etc. ETC. and I want to simplify everything to just 1 rod if possible.
Are there any multi-piece rods as good as a dewey or "top of the line" 1 piece? I 1 piece rod is kind of a PITA to bring to hunting camp or carry to the range or whatever.
Also, regarding bore guides there are prices all over the place - I want to start using them but it seems like I will need at least 4 of them- pistol, .22, centerfire, and 12 gauge shotgun at LEAST.
Prices are also all over... is there anyone that has done the research lately as to who has the best price, if there is a comprehensive kit, if there are multi-piece rods that are just as good as top quality 1-piece, and are there any full "Do it all" kits with guides and rods and preferably that don't need adapters even when going from a .22 handgun to a 12 gauge?
I just want to order something and get it over with I hate doing all the legwork for stuff like this!
Again, I know that many of you don't use bore guides and take cleaning very casually, that's fine but not the advice I'm looking for... I am not saying I am going to clean every 30 rounds but when it comes time to clean I want to do it right.
Are there any multi-piece rods as good as a dewey or "top of the line" 1 piece? I 1 piece rod is kind of a PITA to bring to hunting camp or carry to the range or whatever.
Also, regarding bore guides there are prices all over the place - I want to start using them but it seems like I will need at least 4 of them- pistol, .22, centerfire, and 12 gauge shotgun at LEAST.
Prices are also all over... is there anyone that has done the research lately as to who has the best price, if there is a comprehensive kit, if there are multi-piece rods that are just as good as top quality 1-piece, and are there any full "Do it all" kits with guides and rods and preferably that don't need adapters even when going from a .22 handgun to a 12 gauge?
I just want to order something and get it over with I hate doing all the legwork for stuff like this!
Again, I know that many of you don't use bore guides and take cleaning very casually, that's fine but not the advice I'm looking for... I am not saying I am going to clean every 30 rounds but when it comes time to clean I want to do it right.