Probably of no interest to you, but I am still using the old Parker Hale steel rods with wood handle and bearings made in the 1950's.
I have three and used them on my work rifles with not a single problem or hitch...the most important thing that one needs for cleaning is a correct bore guide, and something to put over the muzzle to keep the muck off the wifes curtains (or you will starve to death).
In point of fact, they can get really pissy at the carpet being black with Moly as well...sometimes they are hard to work out!
ps, I cheated by rebuilding the Parker Hale rods.
