Ok guys, I need new one piece cleaning rod.

[.45Coltguy]

I have two "Kleen-Bore" one piece rods and one 3 piece shotgun cleaning rod[Hoppe's, I think]. Been using those for years. A little care, they do the job and last forever.

 

[hk940]

Dewey is what I use, you do need to use a caliber specific jag (i.e 6mm for 6mm bore, .22 for .223 bore, yes the brush will unscrew if you are not careful, (ask me how I know).
A adaptor is needed but it is a one time buy. In the overall cost it is not a consideration.

 

[ParallelCode]

Buy a Dewey and don't look back. Took me a while to get there, but really no comparison IMO.

The Nylon coated Dewey's are great. Pair with a bore guide and you're all set!

 

[tygranch]

Another Dewey user here. Bought my first one when I got into High Power in the early 90's. Along with a good bore guide, they can't be beat.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I made a one piece rod for all my 45 and above rifles (including MLs) out of a 3/8 piece of brass rod threaded 10-32. Made an aluminum handle with some bearings that press fit into the handle and then machined an end on to the rod to press fit the handle onto it so the handle free spins like the nicer cleaning rods do.

Works well for my 450 Bushmasters, 45 and 58 cal MLs.

Then made a brass bore guide.

Mini lathes can do some pretty cool projects.

Now I need to make one for my 30 and 22 cals.

 

[denton]

On the cheap, you can get a regular steel rod and a length of electronic shrink tubing, and make yourself a clad rod. Easy peasy.

 

[Riomouse911]

I use Dewey (.22-.27) and .35- .45), a Birchwood Casey (.28-.32) and Pro Shot (A long shotgun rod and a 16” .22 handgun rod) for my cleaning chores. I store the long rods in the tubes they were shipped in on top of my safe, the .22 handgun rod in the tube in a drawer.



I also use Tipton caliber-specific jags and brushes, too. These fitted jags seem to work really well.


This certainly isn’t the greatest set up, but its worked for me for a long time so I am happy.

Stay safe.

 

[Conelrad]

I've always used the US surplus 1/4" solid brass rods. The have a standard 8-32 thread and an aluminum handle.

I suppose they were for a 'O3-A3 or Garand, I just never asked.

Coneorad

 

[LaneP]

Another vote for the Dewey one-piece. I bought the brass version, for cleaning my .30 thru .50 cal rifle barrels. Solid, quality US made.

 

[Thomasss]

I have collected 8 rods and a couple of bore snakes. My favorite is a Tetra, resin coated, rotating, single long rifle rod used for an AR when I use to owned one. I also have aluminum, wood and brass, and poly sectioned rods.

 

[Bayou52]

Another upvote for Dewey. Simply does it all for me...

 

[BigBL87]

I haven't had any issues with my Tipton Carbon Fiber rods.

 

[wiscoaster]

I wore out a couple Tiptons before I spent the extra for a steel Dewey and that's lasted and performed the best for me. I don't see being steel as a problem if the rod is used properly.

 

[Shawn Dodson]

I bought several Dewey one-piece solid brass cleaning rods years ago for my pistols, rifles, and shotguns, and they've all served me very well.

While some folks here have mentioned that the thread size is different on Dewey rods, which requires an adapter, I've never come across this problem with any of my rods.

I'd buy them all again in a heartbeat if I had to.

 

[Gun4Fun90]

I wore out a couple Tiptons before I spent the extra for a steel Dewey and that's lasted and performed the best for me. I don't see being steel as a problem if the rod is used properly.

It’s not if used correctly, but I still prefer their coated rods because no one is perfect 100% of the time and a rod is cheaper than a barrel.

My uncle alway tough me if your gonna mess with something start with the cheapest part.

 

[Gun4Fun90]

I bought several Dewey one-piece solid brass cleaning rods years ago for my pistols, rifles, and shotguns, and they've all served me very well.

While some folks here have mentioned that the thread size is different on Dewey rods, which requires an adapter, I've never come across this problem with any of my rods.

I'd buy them all again in a heartbeat if I had to.

its only an issue if you want to use 3rd party jags. I use Dewey brand jags anyways so it’s not an issue, buy yes Dewey’s threads are slightly different than most other companies that make jags.

I mean it makes sence if you think about it they make rods that will last most people their entire life so it’s not like most customers will be coming to them to buy a replacement. But by using a slightly different thread many may be willing to pay a little extra to get their high quality jags too instead of just going for something cheaper that would probably be just fine.

 

[rust collector]

I did not realize that the J Dewey company started up in 1975. Here is a FAQ that addressed the mechanics of the coupling and other issues. https://deweyrods.com/faqs/

 

[Zerodefect]

I bought the 8-32 Dewey brass one piece rod and a JP bore guide years ago, from recommendations here.

It works fine. I've never had anything else for rifles. I have no idea how bad other rods are, because the Dewey really isn't anything special. (or maybe it is)

 

[wiscoaster]

.... but I still prefer their coated rods ....

That's a valid point, but it's not the rod that's the problem but the brass coupling that gets bunged up way too rapidly and no longer either takes the tool or properly fits in the bore.

I have never damaged a crown or a bore with a steel rod, and I have a lot of rifles, and yes, some of them can only be cleaned from the muzzle unless you completely disassemble them. While I can't argue with your uncle's folk wisdom, and practice it myself, I think sometimes it needs to be moderated by the probability of benefit versus the probability of cost, and in my mind, probability of cost due to barrel damage is so low that when that versus the 100% probability of the cost of replacing multiple rifle rods over time is compared, the rifle rod wins out over the barrel. I hope that makes sense; I'm not sure I explained it well.

 

[Walkalong]

There are two schools of thought, coated rods that are softer than steel, or polished SS rods that won’t let grit embed in them.

That said, always wipe your rod (one piece only, no joints folks), every time it’s going to be run through the bore (through a bore guide of course), never run a dirty rod through the gun (not withstanding the crud you get out).

 

[Howa 9700]

Have always been a low volume shooter.......and being an old farm kid........process was pretty simple. When deer season was over, you ran a patch or two through the barrel and put it away. Cleaning rod was 3 piece brass or aluminum rod out of an Outers kit you bought at Gibsons or Places......(pre-dated Walmart) for $15. All the cleaning kits I've used included brass brushes and a patch loop perhaps a mop. None of them a jag. In fact, not sure I've ever seen a jag, let alone use one.

So was recently snooping around on Bartlein barrel website, and found a piece they put together on how to clean their barrels. Found myself aghast at what most of us heathens have been using, both equipment and techniques. Damage to rifling, damage to crowns, damage to actions etc.

Considering what is at stake as far as damage to guns.......either from lack of cleaning or using wrong techniques or equipment, seems like the gun makers themselves (as Bartlein did) ought to place greater emphasis on this. Up to and perhaps including a proper cleaning rod, nylon brush and jag with the gun.

Second part of this.......been going over the Dewey stuff........have a range of 243 to 30 ca to clean.......and find this particularly frustrating to sort through. All the rod materials, rod coatings, etc, all the thread options......rod lengths.........jags, brushes and bore guides..........plus what is and isn't available. This is making my head hurt.

 

[Walkalong]

“Making my head hurt”

It can do that.

Bottom line.

Use a quality one piece, Dewey is quality and cheaper than most, I have 3 or 4.

Use a bore guide. Some are better than others, but anything is better than no guide.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Muzzleloading brass rod is the answer you seek.

I have one stainless rod, but it's used with a muzzle protector.

 

[starnbar]

Dewey is good quality if you can't do that brass is a good option you still have to use some caution when using brass if you don't have a muzzle guard yes even brass will do damage if you are lazy and sloppy

 

[Bob Willman]

I have made several brass cleaning rods over the years from brass rod with lathe turned wood handles. Usually 1/4" for 30 caliber - 5/16" short rod for .357 revolver. Brass tubing for the ferrule to cover the rivet that holds the wood to the rod. The jag end of the rod looks like a typical cleaning rod with a tapered section behind the end which is left full diameter. Nothing fancy. Just functional.

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