Going to get a new cleaning rod, probably a Dewey or Tipton fiberglass. How many of you are buying caliber specific rods as opposed to buying say a .22 cal rod and using it for both 22 and 30 cal.
The thicker the metal part of the rod is, the stiffer it'll be and not take a set or kink after bending it. Which is why some folks use solid stainless steel rods a bit smaller than bore diameter. With a rod guide, they won't harm the origin of the rifling.
I prefer bore snakes. Cheaper, Faster, easier and do a great job. They don't require a bore guide and have virtually no chance of damaging the bore or crown. Easier to store and transport, too.
I started with the otis kit and have been slowly buying caliber specific rods over the last year or so. To me the cable system is a little bit of a pain if I'm just at my bench. I do keep the otis kit in the range bag though.
If I get a Carbon rod it should flex when needed and not kink. Probably not enough room in the barrel for a 22 cal rod to flex and break in a 30 cal barrel. Thinking 22 should suffice
I use a .22 Dewy rod in my .223s and .308. I got a .30 cal Dewy rod and it seems to be to fat for my .308. It will get stuck with just one patch on the end of the jag. I quit using it long ago..
Yeah Tipton using proprietary parts irritated me and I've generally been a fan of Dewey so I've always used their rods.
Off topic but I had a can of break free vent it self overnight and melt a microfiber rag to the handle. Dewey was able to sell me a new handle for about $6 shipped and I was able to repair it myself rather then replace.
I just like the idea of carbon. It should flex and not kink and should never damage a barrel. Dewey stuff is good. Have you bent any rods? I think they are coated correct?
I had boresnakes for all my firearms & recently got my first dewey for my most used rifle. I thought I was getting the barrel clean with the bore snake... First patch through with the the rod came out black!
I have since gotten the proper rods / jags for each caliber I need & my barrels are spotless now.
I have 3 stainless steel Pro Shot rods. One for my .17hmr .155" dim. One for my .22 rifles a 20 cal. rod at .163" dim. And one for .27/30 cal. They work great.
I am also in the market for a nice set of one piece cleaning rods.
I'm looking into Bore Tech and Dewey coated rods or the Tipton carbon fiber.
Being more of a novice than you more experienced folks can I really go wrong with any of the three?
Can coated rods embed as Tipton says on their site or is that a marketing ploy since they are competing with manufacturers of coated rods? I would think as long as you wipe the rod after each pass it would be a wash between coated and carbon fiber.