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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 11:47:37 AM

Title: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 11:47:37 AM: 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?
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Fl0und3rz on August 07, 2019, 11:55:55 AM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Stein on August 07, 2019, 12:15:16 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 12:18:57 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Stein on August 07, 2019, 12:22:15 PM: 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
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 12:35:30 PM: Good input.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Bob33 on August 07, 2019, 01:00:14 PM: 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. :twocents:
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Henrydog on August 07, 2019, 01:03:24 PM: 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
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: Karl Blanchard on August 07, 2019, 01:42:33 PM: Sam does a really great video on this.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: yorketransport on August 07, 2019, 08:11:08 PM: 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. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: N7XW on August 07, 2019, 08:19:09 PM: 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.
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 09:09:45 PM: Quote from: yorketransport on August 07, 2019, 08:11:08 PM
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. :chuckle:

I need to learn this. Do you take interns?
Title: Re: Rifle Cleaning Setup
Post by: 7mmfan on August 07, 2019, 09:10:56 PM: Ended up ordering a Tipton rod and bore guide. Should work just fine for my needs.