It would take a lot of effort to damage a muzzle crown with a cleaning rod - much less if it were polished stainless steel. Used normally no issue.more like chafing the muzzle crown
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That's why you use a bore guide. The more likely damage in my mind is grit that is picked up by the cleaning rod, regardless of hardness of the material.Mags wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 1:03 am.
more like chafing the muzzle crownclovishound wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 11:56 pmI understand the thinking on that. However, I don't think a polished SS rod will mar the inside of a barrel.
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There are more opinions on cleaning rods than there are.....well you know..............LOL
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If that is true, and it very well may be, then you should never use a bore snake more than once?clovishound wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:44 amThe more likely damage in my mind is grit that is picked up by the cleaning rod, regardless of hardness of the material.
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Always a good idea to 'clean' your cleaning tools before using them - to remove any potential grit, dirt etc. they may pick up from lying around.If that is true, and it very well may be, then you should never use a bore snake more than once?
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Of course, but just more cleaning kit parts to keep track of and not misplace. Plus several guides if one owns multiple calibers of firearms.
Of course, but just more cleaning kit parts to keep track of and not misplace. Plus several guides if one owns multiple calibers of firearms.
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get/use ones with fiberglass bristles.
get/use ones with fiberglass bristles.
Henry88 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:44 amIf that is true, and it very well may be, then you should never use a bore snake more than once?clovishound wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:44 amThe more likely damage in my mind is grit that is picked up by the cleaning rod, regardless of hardness of the material.
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Brass is all I ever used for 30 or so years. I lost mine and couldn't find it. I now use a 3 pc aluminum. Works just as good.
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For my Qs, I believe I got closest to what I wanted to know from ESquared. He "has no experience" with a loop rod, and perceives "it would not be easy on the hands."
However, with all the preferences expressed, got some helpful pointers which I'll look at. I've not been able to find a loop rod in a local LGS to handle one, and on-line I cannot locate any with my best length for use on my 22/45. So without availability, do need another option. Clovishound's preference below is where I'll head next. Primary needs are one-piece rod with approx. 12" length. Shall see what I see.
Finally to JEBar. Your not knowing that there are "loop rods out there" was a telling point. Guess they just are not that highly-used or popular. The design simply caught my eye.
Thanks for working on this issue with me, Henry Folk.
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However, with all the preferences expressed, got some helpful pointers which I'll look at. I've not been able to find a loop rod in a local LGS to handle one, and on-line I cannot locate any with my best length for use on my 22/45. So without availability, do need another option. Clovishound's preference below is where I'll head next. Primary needs are one-piece rod with approx. 12" length. Shall see what I see.
Finally to JEBar. Your not knowing that there are "loop rods out there" was a telling point. Guess they just are not that highly-used or popular. The design simply caught my eye.
Thanks for working on this issue with me, Henry Folk.
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ESquared wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:16 pmNo experience with this design, but it appears that the loop is just the handle. I've always favored a T-Handled rod, made of aluminum, as it rotates and allows the brush and patch to follow the rifling of the barrel (at least in principle). Also seems like it would be easier on the hands than a round brass loop.
I'm no metallurgist, but my perception is that aluminum is softer than brass, and I'd rather have as soft a material as possible shoving stuff through my barrels.
But, you can throw all this in the "free advice" folder, PT, as it's all personal preference. If you like the look and feel, it was meant to be!
clovishound wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 7:42 pmI recently got a Pro Shot polished stainless steel pistol cleaning rod....They come in various lengths, so it's easy to get the size you want.
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I think Ed hit on it above, and it's "back to basics" with a simple Hoppe's kit for 22 Cal, with a three-piece aluminum rod, T-Handle and the rest of the goodies. Just use 2 of the 3 sections and you're all set.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Cleaning- ... 53&sr=8-16
I think Ed hit on it above, and it's "back to basics" with a simple Hoppe's kit for 22 Cal, with a three-piece aluminum rod, T-Handle and the rest of the goodies. Just use 2 of the 3 sections and you're all set.
https://www.amazon.com/Hoppes-Cleaning- ... 53&sr=8-16
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