Classic_jon Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I have had several people recommend the one piece graphite or fiberglass rifle cleaning rods since they don't scratch the barrel and the coating will not come off of them like it did on my old one piece coated one. I will mainly be cleaning a .22 Rifle and a .243 Mauser style bolt action. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Hello: I like the Tipton carbon cleaning rods. They are a little pricey but work very well and hold up to solvents-at least so far. There roller handle is just great and big enough to get your hand onto it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWPatriot Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 +1 On the Tipton carbon cleaning rod. Tipton Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 +2 on the Tipton carbon fiber rods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RufDog Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 boresnake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) boresnake I have a boresnake in .22, .243, and .40 and it does work! But, sometimes you just need a cleaning rod with a sovent patch and a good Jag. Edited December 7, 2009 by Classic_jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 I have seen the Tipton's at the local Cabellas. Looks like it is time for a trip there... and there is an awsome little Taco place nearby too .... mmmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaincoulee Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ivyrods.com has good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdavidl Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Having the correct bore guide is very important. It helps to keep the rod from rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Having the correct bore guide is very important. It helps to keep the rod from rubbing. I have a bore guide and use it religiously. But the old coated rod still shed some coating here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossharley Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I use Dewey rods and really like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmax Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 +1 on the dewey rod and I use it with a bore guide every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...63&hl=dewey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic_jon Posted December 14, 2009 Author Share Posted December 14, 2009 I ended up getting a Tipton just because it was available locally and I could lay hands on it. So far it looks pretty nice and is actually a little easier to use than the old coated rod due to the larger size of the grip. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouSlide Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Add me to the long list of people who really like Tipton carbon fiber rods for rifles. Curtis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laportecharlie Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have both Tipton and Dewey and like them equally. Never use the old Midway stainless steel rods any more. Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) +1 on the dewey rod and I use it with a bore guide every time. Another vote for DEWEY. And a bore guide. Tipton have some issues with the tips coming off or they are crooked from the factory. I have Parker-Hale too, excellent rods but the jags etc have an oddball thread. I did have the plastic coating tear on the .22 rod but no issues with the .30 cal rods. Edited December 26, 2009 by RePete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Freeman Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Bore-tech, Dewey or Tiptons CF rods are all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I've seen quite a bit lately about getting away from cleaning rods completely. CLP and a bore snake for a light bore cleaning plus a chamber brush seems to be the "new way". Another alternative that seems to be getting good press is the flexible rod from Otis. I'm just getting back into rifles and am interested in what the current thinking is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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