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At home, I use single piece Dewey cleaning rods. For me, they are impractical for range trips and hunts because of storage considerations, so I carry something portable. A while back, I posted about some pull throughs I tried. A close friend asked why I don't use any of the compact kits that use threaded, screw together rods. The answer to that was that I never found any that interested me. The big reason is that I'm not a fan of uncoated or aluminum rods.

Cleaning kits and the methods used to swab out rifle bores are very much a personal thing. And of course, everyone thinks that their way is best. He suggested that I try this one, and if I didn't like it, I could give it to him. But it got me thinking that it might make a good Christmas gift, so I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow.

I don't expect that this kit is anything special, but it is compact. I don't know anything about this company or the product specifically, but playing with new stuff is generally fun. The only thing I know is the rods take the std 8-32 threaded brushes and jags. I haven't cleaned the rifles I had at the range today, so they can be the guinea pigs.

This ad shows the specific kit I am going to pick up tomorrow. I see that there are avid cleaners and then "real avid" cleaners.

7-section rod system w/swivel tip combine to form a 33" rod
T-handle
22, 6mm, 270, 30 cal brushes and jags
Slotted tip
50 – 1.5" X 3" cleaning patches
Compact, weather-resistant travel case

I picked up the kit at Cabelas this afternoon.

A few quick observations.

1. The slotted tip for the cotton patches is made of plastic. Although this isn't a highly stressed part, I replaced it with a metal one.
2. The four jags are plastic. That ticked me off too. I replaced them with brass ones.

I've owned one of those for a few years and really like it!
goes into the pack or upland vest and has all the essentials needed
I have used it a few times too try it out even :>)
Cat.

That's good to hear. Are the jags holding up?

The rod isn't very strong and on mine after moderate use the joints have opened up a bit with the female end having a bit of flair which creates some sharp edges. I have had mine two years and use has been moderate. Not a very good rod! The plastic jags on the other hand have held up well.

Thanks for the report. That's why I have never been a fan of aluminum. I learned to push the rod into the chamber by grasping it in the middle, and inching it forward. I refrained from exerting any pressure on the handle itself.

I am surprised, but happy to hear that the plastic jags have stood up.

Mr Redgwell, Bill here, I have the kit & cabodal one but haven't used it either it was a Christmas present. It has a tuff coated cable & I've always wondered if it is even stiff enough to clear an obstruction of mud, snow ya I suppose. Before I got this I always carried a extra large wiper sniper line coiled up in a pocket, never tried it either!!! You've peeked my interest so tomorrow I'm going to try them both out. Will let ya know which is best or maybe both suck?? The only time I could have used one I had the wrong coat on & had to use a branch, it worked but not recommended. I did learn to seat bullets a smig lower. That was back when I was going through that stage were we all worried about ultimate perfect accuracy (in a factory rifle) seating depth from lands, turn necks, uniform primer pocket, on & on. I came to realize I couldn't shoot good enough, & I really don't think most factory guns respond to all that much fuss, I still try for perfection but I only have one gun capable of that type of accuracy. Anyway I'll let ya know which works or doesn't. Have a good weekend, Bill out. 🐾👣🇨🇦

Hi Bill. Looking forward to your report. You have a good weekend too.