Bore guides...

[Sooter76]

Is there any real reason to use a bore guide or can you get away with using a bore snake?

If bore guides are a legitimate necessity, what would you recommend one to get?

 

[jashmore1234]

I don't think they are necessary, as I have cleaned many a rifle without one. But for the money, they seem to make the task of cleaning the barrel, without making a mess, that much easier. Just my .02.

 

[4Quangs]

I use a Dewey bore guide; it has two 'O' rings that seal off the chamber and action/magazine area from solvents. etc. Also has a tight fitting tube that keeps the cleaning rod from bending (arching) under pressure reducing the chances of scoring the bore.

Most quality bore guides have similar features; I just happen to be pleased with Dewey rods so I bought their bore guide as well.

 

[hdbiker1]

I always use a bore guide, because there are times when entering the throat area uncentered I might run the risk of damage, also to try to eliminate any chance of slapping the lands with the rod if I hit a tight spot. I also bring the jag all the way out the crown and don't want to bring it back in not centered thereby risking nicking the crown. But that's just me.

Btw, I use the Lucas bore guides.

 

[Lrdchaos]

I use Dewey guides and rods. They work great and make the job a little easier.

 

[M40_A1]

If this were JimBob's Gun Forum, I'd say you could get away with using a bore snake which rubs across the side of the crown or chamber and drags crap through the bore time again, and again, and again. But this being "SnipersHide" and assuming you love a precision piece of equipment, then a bore guide is a necessity. Sometimes I have to wonder.

 

[TO 8217]

Take a look at boretech.com that is were I got all my cleaning supplies. Good stuff and good people to talk to, give them a call.

 

[GMZ]

I'm fine with the Sinclair white plastic ones.

 

[Jig Stick]

I'm fine with the Sinclair white plastic ones.

diddo. work great. No need to spend the $$$ for a Lucas.

 

[samnev]

I find the bore guides make it easier a lot easier to get my long Dewey rods into the rifling. of my TRG 22 and AIAW In addition it keeps the solvent where it belongs rather than in the action.

 

[dragman]

I used to never use them then I was shown some damages that can occur from not using them from solvents and hitting throats with stuff. Just use it and call it a day.

 

[Jrb572]

Buy a Lucas.

 

[NXS338]

Buy a Lucas.

Mike Lucas bore guides, there is no substitute....period

 

[CMAC1911]

I have a Dewey rod and a Lucas bore guide. If you spent big money on a rifle why go cheap now!

 

[timelinex]

Are guys really damaging throats, crowns and bores from the brass jag or COATED rod? Brass is much softer than the steel, which is why you use it in the first place, and the rod is coated specifically so it doesn't damage anything?

 

[MitchAlsup]

In my opinion, it is not the bronze that has the potential of damaging the throat and lands, it is the core bumping into the end of the throat.
So, if you feel the brush enter the lands and do not push the brush until you are sure the core has entered the rifling, the potential to damage anything is minuscule.

That is not saying that there are not advantages to the bore guides......just that if you use your head they are not absolutely necessary.

 

[Tickle]

Lucas, enough said.....period.