I'm curious too! I've heard and read different opinions on the subject. People whom I know personally and respect disagree as do some of the writers that I like. One 80+ years old friend, who is a handloader and rifle looney has a well deserved reputation as a crack shot and accuracy freak. This individual actually cleans his rifles from the muzzle and mostly shoots bolt-actions. He is not afraid of damaging his rifles, because he states that the aluminum rods he uses are softer than the barrel steel. I've read and heard the reasons for this logic being flawed, but he just thinks that people who worry about these issues are wasting their time. Mule Deer is probably the only writer willing to conduct a decent experiment along the above stated guidelines. He's got an expensive bore scope. Mule Deer, got any interest? Need me to send you some aluminum cleaning rods??? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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