AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

[s2jesse]

After searchin a few other threads I'm gonna grab a lucas bore guide and was wondering if a 36" dewey rod is a good length for an AW 26" folder (.308). I read that you should get really long one for non folders. So again, Is 36" long enough or should I just grab the 44" one anyway. Still on my 10day wait period so just tryin to grab everything ahead of time so i can go break it in right when i finally get it

Thanks
Jesse

 

[19Scout77]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

44 or longer

 

[desertHK]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

First to answer your question, I use a 36" cleaning rod and it works fine even for my non folding AIAW.

Second part, I never did any "break-in" with all of my three AIAWs. They all shoot sub MOA from the start. I find it a waste of time, money, ammo,solvent and everything else. But, that's just my opinion.

 

[desertHK]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

Also, don't forget to fill out your profile before the mods arrive. Have fun with your AIAW.

 

[s2jesse]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

Thanks. Profile set How often do you clean the barrel?

 

[desertHK]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: s2jesse</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks. Profile set How often do you clean the barrel? </div></div>

First time I clean it was after the first range trip. Must say, with my first AIAW, I cleaned it after every trip to the range for the first few months. After that, I got lazy and couldn't get to it. Didn't notice any change in accuracy even when I didn't clean it. So I decided to test it to see how often I have to clean it. It turned out that it stays sub MOA even after several hundreds rounds. So, with my subsequent AIAW and AIAWSM, <span style="text-decoration: underline"><span style="font-weight: bold">I didn't bother with it until I see a drop in accuracy</span></span>. For 308 caliber, I have gone over 500 rounds. For the 338LM, I have gone at least a couple hundred rounds. In fact, I can't remember that last time I clean it.

 

[sickeness]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

You'll want this instead of the lucas:

http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/sid=66600/pid=34200/Product/SINCLAIR_O_RING_ROD_GUIDE__308_30_06_F

Bore guide specifically fitted for Accuracy international actions with chamber seal and its cheaper too. I have one and it slides in p***y tight.

 

[wiganbear]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

AI do their own guide that fits pretty tight.

I also used to clean mine after every trip but now leave it for 150ish before cleaning. Not a clue how long before it falls off but knowing my luck it would be right in the middle of a comp!

The folder will make cleaning it a doddle, it also fits in an AIM 40 bag folded like a glove

http://aimfieldsports.com/epages/ww...www_aimfieldsports_com/Categories/"AIM Store"

Enjoy

 

[m1match]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

I have an AIAW 2.0 folder with 26" barrel/brake just like the one you just got and I had Mike Lucas make a bore guide for it to work with a 36" Dewey rod. Mike's bore/rod guides are made specifically for the AW action and have an o ring seal to seal the chamber. I already have a 36" Dewey rod and the standard 12 " length for Mike's bore guides was too long to work with a 36" rod. I asked him to shorten it to a total length of 10.125". The shortened guide works perfectly with the 36" Dewey rod. I only did that because I already had the 36" rod and none of my other rifles has such a long barrel.

If you don't want to go with a shortened bore guide, you'll need a 44" cleaning rod.

For what it's worth, I have not broken in a match barrel in years. I take them out and start shooting them and have not found there to be any difference in ease of cleaning or accuracy.

 

[19Scout77]

Re: AW 26" w/break and folder, Cleaning rod length

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sickeness</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You'll want this instead of the lucas:

http://www.sinclairintl.com/.aspx/sid=66600/pid=34200/Product/SINCLAIR_O_RING_ROD_GUIDE__308_30_06_F

Bore guide specifically fitted for Accuracy international actions with chamber seal and its cheaper too. I have one and it slides in p***y tight. </div></div>

The chamber fit is only half the equation. You also need a ROD guide---which the Sinclair lacks.