sansone
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I'm using one-piece SS and love it. Also using a bore guide in the breach end
Cleaning rod, Tipton or Dewey? Also what Bore guide?
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Why the difference in bore brushes?
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jcwit
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When having a .223 rifle that puts 5 rds into a 1/4 in. hole at 100 yds if I do my part in reloading, reading the wind, and sighting there will be NO metal brush of any kind run into the bore of that rifle as long as I own it. Same goes for my .22 rimfire rifles that shoot 1/4 inch at 50 yds.
Now than my plinkers may get cleaned with a bronze brush.
Now if I could only shoot individual targets the same as I shoot groups.
Now than my plinkers may get cleaned with a bronze brush.
Now if I could only shoot individual targets the same as I shoot groups.
FourTeeFive
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The two carbon-fiber Tipton rods that I just bought are Made in China. Frankly that surprised me and bothers me a bit. My other rods are Pro-Shot and all of their products are made in the USA:
http://www.proshotproducts.com/Cleaning-Rods_c_118.html
bgr2014
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Cleaning Rods and Bore Guides
Being in the smith business I have used the Dewey rods for many years and have no problems with them. Also use Stony Point bore guides. If the jag and patch are the proper size for the calibre, your cleaning rods should not peel off the coating. I never put a brass or bronze brush in a bore, I'm trying to clean it not scratch it up and cause more copper fouling. There are a lot of new nylon brushes on the market with stainless wire that won't show blue color like the one's wound with brass wire when using copper removers. Also stainless jags, but they are hard to get. I wipe the rods off after each pass also. I also use a Hawk-Eye bore scope and that tells me a lot about what the bore looks like during cleaning. As for stainless rods if you put too much pressure on them you have metal against metal when they bow out and is not kind to rifling.
Being in the smith business I have used the Dewey rods for many years and have no problems with them. Also use Stony Point bore guides. If the jag and patch are the proper size for the calibre, your cleaning rods should not peel off the coating. I never put a brass or bronze brush in a bore, I'm trying to clean it not scratch it up and cause more copper fouling. There are a lot of new nylon brushes on the market with stainless wire that won't show blue color like the one's wound with brass wire when using copper removers. Also stainless jags, but they are hard to get. I wipe the rods off after each pass also. I also use a Hawk-Eye bore scope and that tells me a lot about what the bore looks like during cleaning. As for stainless rods if you put too much pressure on them you have metal against metal when they bow out and is not kind to rifling.
Welding Rod
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Yeah, Tipton is Chicom now. I just returned a Tipton jag to Midway because it said "Made iin China" on the package.
FlyinBryan
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i have the dewey red handled coated rods, and some tipton composite rods.
i like the feel of the composites a little better. i was surprised at how much more you can feel whats going on in the bore with the tiptons. like the gas ports and chamber throats in my AR's and M1's.
sorta like a good graphite fishing rod.
i like the feel of the composites a little better. i was surprised at how much more you can feel whats going on in the bore with the tiptons. like the gas ports and chamber throats in my AR's and M1's.
sorta like a good graphite fishing rod.
BADUNAME37
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I use a solid brass rod that is three-section. I pull the patch, brush, etc. from the muzzle, very slowly and carefully. I don't use a guide as I am barely touching the lands, if at all. I also wipe the rod with each pull, so the rod stays clean. I keep the two connections at sections unscrewed several turns to aid in rotation of the patch, brush, etc. Sometimes, I must carefully rotate the rod by hand as it is coming out, a little bit, counter-clockwise (from the muzzle).
Tim the student
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Anyone else making carbon rods in the US? I have a Tipton, and I like it quite a bit. But, I'd prefer USA made.
Zerodefect
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He's trying to be gentle. I also use nylon brushes unless the barrel needs a good scrubbing. Sometimes I use no brushes, just a soft patch.
No need to scrub too hard unless the barrel tells you to.
I use a boreguide. Even on my chrome AR carbines. It's overkill, but it is peace of mind and I enjoy doing things the "right" way. I use a big heavy red Aluminum bore guide I got from Midway.
I use a Dewey brass rod with a female 8/32 thread. Sometimes I use a jag with fitted patches, sometimes I use a loop with Otis patches.
dc.fireman
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I have a Dewey, and a Tetra - I like the Tipton, too. The Dewey rod I have, has a proprietary end piece - it only accepts female accessories, while the other cleaning rods I've always seen were vice-versa. I'll keep the Dewey, until it wears out, or I lose the tips. Then, I'm switching.
I have owned them all. Bore Tech is better than any mentioned for all supplies... I did an exhaustive search a few months ago, bought some of their stuff to try it, and I will never buy any other rods or guides and the cleaners and chemicals are amazing too! work better than my 2nd fav. which is Mpro and they don;t smell and are non-toxic.... they support their products, they take the time to talk to you, heck they even made a custom FAL guide for me for the same price as their regular stuff.
Unbelievable stuff.
Unbelievable stuff.
FourTeeFive
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Thanks for all of the discussion here. I've learned quite a bit and am buying a few products based on your opinions.
mwsenoj
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Whatever you do, dont buy the three piece Winchester from WallyMart 
I made that mistake in a pinch once.
I made that mistake in a pinch once.- Status
