If you are a shooter, you need a cleaning rod. Yes, there are other ways to clean a barrel, but a cleaning rod is indispensable to your bench. Yes, I like Hoppes Bre Snakes, and yes, I use them. But, for a deep cleaning, nothing beats a good rod and a brush.
I realized last night that I had no clue where my .22 caliber rod had gotten off to. I know exactly where my rod for medium bores is hanging, but the .22 rod seems to have grown feet and wandered off. I'm a big fan of Dewey rods, so I went to my favorite retailer and ordered one. It will get here in a few days, and in the meantime, I need to pull my bench away from the wall and screw a clip to the back of it so that the rod will have a home.
Dewey rods are a little more expensive, but they are really nice.
yeah. I like their rods myself. I have or made a hanger to hold them on the side of my tool box.
ReplyDeletenext to my bench. and I keep a old military style cleaning kit in my range bag.
Take a look at the rod holder that Inline Fabrication offers. I have two with all of my Dewey rods plus a couple others hanging on. These are pretty stout and do not sag like the plastic junk out there
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! Just ordered a .22 brass rod & accoutrements.
ReplyDeleteIf I had lost one of those rods, it would magically reappear the day after its replacement arrived. Just sayin'
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Dewey rods are great. Never ever use one of those 3 part raw aluminum rods. Especially if tt has been around for a year or so. Aluminum oxide is used for sandpaper and will damage your bore.
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