Cleaning Rod Selection

I use a Dewey coated .20 cal for my Vudoo. My .17 cal carbon rods are just too flimsy. Hard to go wrong with Dewey rods, I've been using them for years.
 
A .17 cal rod is to flimsy, it'll rub against the inside of the barrel--at least mine does. I don't like using it in my .17 cal rifle, so don't do it often, Then you'll have to get an adaptor so you can put a .22 cal jag on a .17 cal rod.

A .22 cal rod is good, but a .20 is just a tad smaller in diameter but probably just as stout so less risk of rubbing inside the bore.
 
I have a Tipton carbon 17cal rod I use for 22lr and 17hmr, I have never felt that it was flimsy at all, but I likely would have gone for the 20cal rod had I not already owned a 17hmr.

I use the 17cal jag for both 22lr and 17hmr and use a 20cal brush for the 22.
You can get a 22cal brush with the smaller 5-40 thread, but thus far I have got by with the 20cal.
 
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I have a Tipton carbon 17cal rod I use for 22lr and 17hmr, I have never felt that it was flimsy at all, but I likely would have gone for the 20cal rod had I not already owned a 17hmr.

I use the 17cal jag for both 22lr and 17hmr and use a 20cal brush for the 22.
You can get a 22cal brush with the smaller 5-40 thread, but thus far I have got by with the 20cal.

I'm also a Tipton fan, have several of them, supporting 6.5mm thru .50 cal. I like that they're carbon fiber. Info at https://www.btibrands.com/product/deluxe-1-piece-carbon-fiber-cleaning-rod/

FYI. To flush out all the "rod" pieces I needed for stepping into .22 RF (CZ 457), I contacted Dewey (my go-to source for bits and pieces beyond the rod itself (which, as noted, is Tipton). After noting in advance that "Yes, I know I need a .20 caliber rod and 17A adapter", they advised, "...(use) a .20 caliber pointed jag (rather than my normal Parker Hale style) with a .22 size patch. The .22 mop should be fine in that barrel."
 
This is a copy/paste from their site. Agree, can't find any specifics. Since you have to contact them to place the order, perfect time to ask. Another option is Pro-Shot. Very similar if not the same rod. Handle is different, but at the same time it's the same

"Here at Ivy, you will find a good selection
of rods, made from straight, hardened stainless steel
custom-made to fit your needs"
 
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Most of the local .22 LR benchrest shooters use Ivy rods. However, the most important cleaning tool is a properly fitted rod guide. Couple your rod guide with a quality rod and all is well. I don't think you can go wrong with either brand of cleaning rod.
 
I use a patch worm on my .22’s. It’s basically a weed eater string with a little cylinder on the end to keep patches tight against the bore. I’ve never had the need to use a brush on a .22LR bore..
 
I use a patch worm on my .22’s. It’s basically a weed eater string with a little cylinder on the end to keep patches tight against the bore. I’ve never had the need to use a brush on a .22LR bore..

I use a piece of 50# monofilament fishing line to pull patches through my barrels, the only thing I use a rod for is a brush.