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CLEANING RODS 22LR, .30 cal.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:15 am
by naimman
Need to purchase new rods, however there seems to be many brands/types out there. I know 1 piece is best, but which ones/brands are best for my rifles. Thanks.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:57 am
by joel
I use the Tipton carbon fiber one piece cleaning rod. Be sure to get an insert to put in place at the breach when you take the bolt out.
Joel
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:29 pm
by naimman
Thanks.
Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 6:44 pm
by Rover
Do not use aluminum: abrasive grit will embed in the rod and wear your barrel. Use one-piece steel (or coated) with a bore guide.
Re: CLEANING RODS 22LR, .30 cal.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 1:56 am
by randy1952
naimman wrote:Need to purchase new rods, however there seems to be many brands/types out there. I know 1 piece is best, but which ones/brands are best for my rifles. Thanks.
I use a Dewy brass rod or their coated nylon rod.
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:50 am
by Eric U
I've tried the Tipton carbon rods and they are nice...never going to bend one. Only problem is the carbon can be very abrasive, is harder than steel, and will probably eventually erode the crown area of your barrel. It may not matter much on a centerfire rifle as their lifespan is measured in 1000's of bullets, but a rimfire barrel should last 10,000's of thousands of rounds and cleaning routines can affect barrel life.
Eric U
Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:13 am
by joel
Eric U wrote:I've tried the Tipton carbon rods and they are nice...never going to bend one. Only problem is the carbon can be very abrasive, is harder than steel, and will probably eventually erode the crown area of your barrel. It may not matter much on a centerfire rifle as their lifespan is measured in 1000's of bullets, but a rimfire barrel should last 10,000's of thousands of rounds and cleaning routines can affect barrel life.
Eric U
Yes, good point. I usually don't push the rod out the front far enough to expose the carbon rod. Also, I inspect the rod to ensure that the clear coat is still intact on the carbon fiber and that the raw carbon is not exposed.
Joel
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 12:03 am
by tenring
look for Ivy Rods on the net. I've got four of them now and they are superb!
Great People to do business with!
tenring
Posted: Sat Mar 23, 2013 8:30 am
by Mikey_P
tenring wrote:look for Ivy Rods on the net. I've got four of them now and they are superb!
Great People to do business with!
tenring
+1 on the Ivy rods. And, to complete the package, a bore guide from MWerks LLC - top quality!
Mike