Rifle Cleaning Setup

[7mmfan]

ANy suggestions on cleaning systems for rifles? I've always used a Remington system that has a coated cable that you pull the brush, or patch through from breech to bore. It works adequately, but after my copper cleaning experience last week I quickly realized that the setup has its limitations.

Is it worth getting a fancy rod with a bore guide? Does it really make that much of a difference?

[Fl0und3rz]

I have boresnakes and the fancy rod, caliber specific brushes and pad jags, and various solvents.  I think the cable-type are good field-expedients, but not a replacement for proper tools.

[Stein]

I have a cheap bore guide and a Dewey rod.  I tried saving a few bucks on the other rods that looked almost as good only to have them bend or otherwise not perform eventually.  $30-40 for something that will last a lifetime is a fairly modest investment.

I usually carry a bore snake in the field in case mud jumps up into the end of the barrel while I'm not looking.

[7mmfan]

I also keep a Boresnake in my pack while hunting. Luckily I haven't had to use it.

All the videos I've watched while researching the copper cleaning showed guys using rods and bore guides so I've decided that I should get set up.

[Stein]

There are arguments that the brush or jag can scratch up your chamber and bore and there are arguments that the metal is softer than the barrel so it's impossible.  I just spent $10.99 on a plastic bore guide and don't worry about it.  It also keeps the action cleaner when you are cleaning since it contains all the solvent and junk falling off the brush and patches.

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1564360304

[7mmfan]

Good input.

[Bob33]

Get a good one piece cleaning rod and a bore guide. Most of the solvents work well. I rarely use a brush; a good solvent removes the fouling and copper in my rifles.

[Henrydog]

I agree with Bob33.  One thing I have done is also attach the rod to a 3/8 cordless drill.  You would be amazed with the stuff that comes out of the rifling of a "Clean" barrel 

[Karl Blanchard]

Sam does a really great video on this.

[yorketransport]

I just don't clean my barrels. Shoot until they can't hold a decent group any more, then sell them on the internet and change your phone number. I have more "burner" phones from doing this than a Tacoma drug dealer.

[N7XW]

Dewey caliber specific rods and attachments and Sinclair bore guides for me.  Little expensive compared to the cheap options to start, but worth it in the end for me.  Peace of mind that I'm not doing any damage to the bore.

[7mmfan]

I just don't clean my barrels. Shoot until they can't hold a decent group any more, then sell them on the internet and change your phone number. I have more "burner" phones from doing this than a Tacoma drug dealer.

I need to learn this. Do you take interns?

[7mmfan]

Ended up ordering a Tipton rod and bore guide. Should work just fine for my needs.