I really don't want to spend $60 on cleaning rods

[Double Vision]

Otis

I'm a recent convert to the Otis cleaning system and a big fan.
Nice quality and Made in USA.

I still keep a few rods around but haven't needed them.

 

[bikerjim]

Bore snakes are the way to go. I love them.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Bore snakes are OK for maintenance when afield or at the range.

However you cannot CLEAN a barrel with one. IE copper solvents, brushes and tight patches.




posted via that mobile app with the sig lines everyone complaints about

 

[Detritus]

None of this stuff, neither the steel nor the bronze, is used in shooting, AFAIK.

the steels probably not, but one of the Bronze types you mentioned, Phosphor Bronze, IS a common material for bore brush Bristles. In fact I think that the standard Hoppe's brushes (the non-synthetic ones) that everyone of us has used at least one of have phosphor bronze bristles.

 

[kimbernut]

Dewey

All Dewey one piece coated rods for me since '98 and all are made for .22-.26 and used on everything to .35 on rifles and .45 on handguns. Keep them wiped down every now and then during a cleaning which your going to do anyway and no problems.

 

[rduchateau2954]

Kinda my thoughts as well. I keep boresnakes for the .22 and .270 for a quick swipe at the range or when I just shoot a handful of rounds but all my guns get an actual cleaning when they get any kind of real use.

I just can't imagine the small amount of bristles being able to fully clean a barrel.

 

[steveo452]

I broke down long ago and got two of these Pro shot rods one is ,17-20cal the other is .270 and up. Best rods I ever used.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/66...ainless-steel-8-x-32-thread-with-patch-holder

 

[thump_rrr]

+1. Clean a .22 rim fire barrel? What a concept.
As to coated rods and grit....what grit is a rod going to pick up from inside the barrel that is harder than the barrel stee?l
Pete

PS - FYI. Doesn't apply to this discussion. Curiousity led me to Google about the relative hardness of various iron alloys as compared to various copper alloys. According to what I found, not all types of brass/bronze are softer than all types of steels.
A couple of the bronzes, phosphor bronze and manganese bronze, have Brinnel numbers higher than some steels. None of this stuff, neither the steel nor the bronze, is used in shooting, AFAIK.
P

Abrasive compounds such as JB Bore paste for example.
I have a few Tipton rods myself and think that they're a good investment along with good bore guides.
I usually use the following logic in making purchasing decisions for my hobby.

1)How much will I save over an inferior product? In this case $15.
2)Can I spare the $15. In this case yes.
3)How does this compare to the cost of shooting this firearm. In this case I've put $690.00 worth of ammo (components) through my rifle in the last 12 months so I shouldn't cry over $15.00.

 

[Snag]

Just buy the Tiptons, they're worth the money.

 

[UKWildcats]

I broke down long ago and got two of these Pro shot rods one is ,17-20cal the other is .270 and up. Best rods I ever used.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/66...ainless-steel-8-x-32-thread-with-patch-holder

Concerning the Pro-Shot Rods -- I have the 22 rifle rod, like it so much I just ordered the .27+ rod for my 30-06 Winchester 70 Target.

The stock on the Win 70 is a McMillian stock that is a little beffy and the Hoppe's Elite Rod Handle would not clear easily, so I ordered the Pro-Shot which has a nice small handle.

Ordered from Amazon.com with free s/h -- Like midwayusa but they kill me sometimes with their s/h sometimes.


UK