I've always used an aluminum cleaning rod, with a brass brush and patches held by plastic tips to maintain my barrels. I know that it isn't the best choice; it was sold to me whem I bought my first gun 13 years ago & is what I've used ever since.
Last year I bought BORESNAKE ropes for a few of the calibers I shoot. I have found that they work well, but that they work best after I have run 2 wet patches thru the bore followed by a brush. So I continue to use the Al rod.
Can you offer some recommendations in replacing the Al rod? Two items I have seen are Otis MEMORY-FLEX RODS and also Tetra's CORVEL COATED STAINLESS RODS. They also offer a bore guide.
Is one of these the best out there? Do you use a bore guide? Is there a better selection for a rod? I'd appreciate any advice!
Kevin
Last year I bought BORESNAKE ropes for a few of the calibers I shoot. I have found that they work well, but that they work best after I have run 2 wet patches thru the bore followed by a brush. So I continue to use the Al rod.
Can you offer some recommendations in replacing the Al rod? Two items I have seen are Otis MEMORY-FLEX RODS and also Tetra's CORVEL COATED STAINLESS RODS. They also offer a bore guide.
Is one of these the best out there? Do you use a bore guide? Is there a better selection for a rod? I'd appreciate any advice!
Kevin