Just finished up my new .338 and need a new bore guide. Was just curious if anyone has a favorite bore guide for cleaning, or if they're all pretty much the same? Thanks for your opinions.
Favorite Bore Guide
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Unless you have an oddball action, a Possum Hollow bore guide will suit you just fine.
I have had both and cannot tell any difference between my $60 Lucas guide or my $20 Possum Hollow. Sure, the Lucas has the nifty rod guide insert thingy, but it isn't like the Possum Hollow guide is inferior or will protect your bore less. If you shoot bench rest and clean your barrel every few shots....sure....that extra peace of mind that the Lucas offers is worth it. If you are like me and clean your barrel every 200 rounds or so, a bore guide is not something used very often.
That being said, Lucas is about my only reasonably priced choice for my AI AE that I know of.
I have had both and cannot tell any difference between my $60 Lucas guide or my $20 Possum Hollow. Sure, the Lucas has the nifty rod guide insert thingy, but it isn't like the Possum Hollow guide is inferior or will protect your bore less. If you shoot bench rest and clean your barrel every few shots....sure....that extra peace of mind that the Lucas offers is worth it. If you are like me and clean your barrel every 200 rounds or so, a bore guide is not something used very often.
That being said, Lucas is about my only reasonably priced choice for my AI AE that I know of.
I was under the impression that Sinclair's are made by Possum Hollow. Is that not a true statement ? I use both Possum Hollow and Lucas.
I have 6 bore guides and they are all Lucas, a great product that he makes custom to match your action and cleaning rod.
Yup, Lucas is good and might be the only choice if you need a custom size, but the Sinclair is what I use 99% of the time. Works great.
I'd never heard of Lucas before. The look pretty cool. More complex than the dewey guide that I use.
Mike's guides are calibre and action specific and feature a sleeve that fits over your rod to minimize movement in the bore - also specific to the rod you use.
An added bonus is that he is a great bloke to deal with. Always gives a shipment date and has never once let me down.
Buy with confidence!!
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lucas or lucas. i have used them all(i used to be a cleaning nut)and the first time i used it i literally took a hand full of the other ones
and tossed them in the trash.it just plan works better at keeping the rod running true even if your patch is tight.
you will forget the cost the first time you use it.
and tossed them in the trash.it just plan works better at keeping the rod running true even if your patch is tight.
you will forget the cost the first time you use it.
