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Ok ,which cleaning rods have you guys had the most success with ,Tipton ,Pro shot ,Montana, Dewey. ? Carbon fiber ,coated ,polished SS? Thanks for all answers
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Out of all my rods, I think that I like the Bore Tech rods the most.
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Just picked up a Dewey last week. Like it. Now I need to figure out what solvent to clean the copper streaks out of my barrel.
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Believe I have at least one of all the brands mentioned so far, except perhaps Parker-Hale. They all work well.
Most are coated, but some are not. Have never seen any effect of that through my bore-scope on the throats of my rifles, though some people claim it happens. However, I do use rod guides on most rifles.
The one model I can really recommend for those who prefer take-down rods (which can be pretty handy) is the Montana X-Tremes. Unlike the cheap take-downs often sold in sporting good stores, they're very stiff and sturdy.
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MD - What is your preferred solvent? Maybe a rundown of how you typically clean your rifles. Thanks.
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I have more cleaning rod's than I care to count, Love the dewey and tipton except for the fact they have brass ends that can give a false reading of copper. Bore Tech proof positive rod's with a rod guide is the best way to clean a rifle.
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I have more cleaning rod's than I care to count, Love the dewey and tipton except for the fact they have brass ends that can give a false reading of copper. Bore Tech proof positive rod's with a rod guide is the best way to clean a rifle. You can get the dewey with the non brass end, 2 of mine have that.
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I use Ivy-SS-rods. A polished SS rod does not hurt the bore like a coated or the dreaded carbon fiber rods.
A top quality bore guide is the big secret.
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I have a couple of old Belding & Mull steel rods. Occasionally I polish then with 600 grit cloth. Always use a fitted bore guide.
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Pro-Shot and Sweets here.
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I’ve been using Dewey for a long time with minimal issues. I do like the Parker Hale jag tips for patches.
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I used Parker-Hale rods for years and like them very much but have bought Dewey rods in recent years just because they are available. I like coated rods but not carbon fiber. No matter what solvent I use to clean, I finish off with Hoppes #9 (with nitro-benzene) just so the rifle will smell like a rifle should! GD
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1LongBow: Its like pulling my own teeth but I have had to somewhat let go of my wonderful Belding & Mull super strong (and straight!) stainless steel rods and attachments for all calibers (22 and up).
I have acquired numerous coated rods now mostly by Dewey in the last 10 years or so.
When I am cleaning my friends (lazy friends - of which I have way more than my share!) Rifles I still use the Belding & Mull systems as those Rifles almost always require a LOT of elbow grease.
I even have a Belding & Mull steel back-pack outfit which only gets used rarely. i do take it along on Big Game Hunts and Varmint Safaris - for "if it's needed" occasions.
ALWAYS use a proper "bore guide".
Been there - learned that.
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I have Pro-Shot and Tipton. I really like the Tiptons. I carry a Klean-Bore .mil style in the field.
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I used Parker-Hale rods for years and like them very much but have bought Dewey rods in recent years just because they are available. I like coated rods but not carbon fiber. No matter what solvent I use to clean, I finish off with Hoppes #9 (with nitro-benzene) just so the rifle will smell like a rifle should! GD You are so right. I just found an old 1 qt bottle of the old Hoppes #9 in a factory sealed cardboard box.
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Good stuff, that. I used to use Hoppe's as an aftershave too. A dab behind the ears and females would flock to me. (Never mind they were mostly Labradors!)
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Gnoahh: I have a Hoppe's #9 "air-freshener" in my VarmintMobile!
People have actually tried to talk me out of it and/or steal it!
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