Good & Bad Bore Guides

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I’m in the market for new bore guides. The more I looked the more confused I became. I searched catalogs and the Internet. Brownells, Midway, Cheaper Than Dirt, Dillon’s, ect ect… Came up with lots of companies that make them. Dewey, MTM, EJS, Bore Tech Inc, Stoney Point Productions Inc, even Midway has their own version. Some are plastic some are aluminum, some machined metal. Prices from $11 to $50.

Do they all work well? Even plastic?

Some have a solvent port. Is that good or just a gimmick?

Will the same guide work for a 223 and 22-250? Some say yes some say no. Different chamber sizes.

Any help would be appreciated. Or personal experiences also. Looking for 308, 223 & 22-250.

Thanks, Marc
This is posted on a number of boards.
 
MrC: You need to call the professionals. Sinclair Internatioal has the best bore guides that I have ever used. I have one for an AR-15 and a Remington 700 short action in .308. Theirs are made out of Derlin which is a type of plastic that is very hard and rigid with a smooth feel. You will not be able to bend it even if you tried. I would also order the solvent port because this keeps from making a mess, and make sure to get a few extra o-rings as they do wear out because of harsh cleaning chemicals. Ask them about the .223 and 22-250 question. Make sure you get their free catalog.
http://www.sinclairintl.com/

Sling Shot
 
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I use a Stoney Point model and highly recommend it. It has an aluminum body and steel locking collar. It has a solvent port which you will want in order to prevent drips of solvent from getting into your action/bedding. Its solvent chamber fitting is made of derlin so don't have to worry about an O ring ever wearing out. Good luck.
 
I've used Proshot, Stoney Point and Dewey and my favorite to date is the Dewey as it seals with o-rings. With the Proshot I found that some solvents would get by the plastic insert that seals at the chamber, if you have a bedded stock this could be bad. As far as getting the job of guiding the rod done, all three worked well.

Brian
 
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Mr.C, go to lowlights site, If you haven't already, I left you a long msg on this topic........:)
 
Cleaning rods can do sme damage to bores, but it would be hard to measure. Cleaning bores without a guide can measurably damage a twenty dollar cleaning rod. I use an eye dropper to dispence solvent into the solvent port. Solvent is great for bores and hard on wood. After spilling a pint of shooters choice one day, I've started using small bottles for cleaning and the large ones for refilling the small ones. Next step is to get some of those cheap little tackle boxes for each caliber. Not that I try to push a 30 cal patch down a 7mm's bore all that often. beertrucker-x
 
I use Sinclair's Delrin plastic guides on my ARs and the EJS on my Anschutz rifles. The Sinclair is excellent and I don't have to worry about metal on metal contact.
 
I agree - Sinclair. And while you're at it, order a coupla the little solvent bottles that they sell. More fun than an eye dropper...
 
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