Cleaning kit

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  1. Oct 31, 2012 #1
    lead

    lead Well-Known Member

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    I had a 3 piece Outer's cleaning rod kit for .22's that I've used for years. Tonight, while cleaning a Savage MkII, one of the rods broke.
    Since it looks like I'm gonna need a new cleaning rod, I thought I'd ask what all of you prefer. The 3 piece rod was nice cause I could use just one rod for most pistols. A single piece rod might be better, or a boresnake might be best.
    Thinking mostly about .22 rifles, what do you like most and recommend?
     
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  3. Oct 31, 2012 #2
    woolleyworm

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    I like and use boresnakes for range cleanings. They are worth the money. For a serious cleaning kit, Otis is the way to go.
     
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  5. Oct 31, 2012 #3
    WHSmithIV

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    I use whatever I can find at a good price - get most of my stuff at auctions.
     
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  6. Nov 1, 2012 #4
    mr.t7024

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    Bore snake:) Cliff
     
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  7. Nov 1, 2012 #5
    phinsnfur1

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    Otis I use it for everything from 22 to shotguns works great
     
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  8. Nov 1, 2012 #6
    jedwil

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    I like the Otis system---just can't figure out how to use their patches.
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2012 #7
    RunningOnMT

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    I've broken more aluminum three piece rods that I care to mention, right at the threaded area. I'm going to get some steel one piece rods and use on all my rifles, with a bore guide for the AR. Pricey but worth it. However, I also like bore snakes. The may not get your bore squeaky clean but they are good enough. I only use a rod once in a great while.
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2012 #8
    76Highboy

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  11. Nov 4, 2012 #9
    old semperfi

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    i live in southern indiana,old country boy at hear
    about once a year i use a brass rod for deleading my 22,s.i have bore snakes that i take to the range and use them about every 50 rounds on 22,s and between each shot on my tactical rifles. old semperfi
     
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  12. Nov 5, 2012 #10
    Big Shrek

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    One-piece rods last a LONG time :)

    Get one for your rifles...
    and use your leftovers for your pistols!!
     
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