Gun Cleaning

[BoltGunner054]

I’m curious to know the following and why. I’ve always used multi piece brass cleaning rods, they’re tough to find anymore. I entered the gun cleaning rabbit hole.

Carbon fiber vs. coated steel cleaning rod?

Brass brushes vs. nylon brushes?

What does everyone use and why? What’s the benefits to either?

 

[Changed]

One piece coated rods. (Less risk of Damage)

Bore guide. (Protects chamber/ Throat)

Nylon brushes or Bronze doesn’t matter

ThorroClean or Boretech Carbon and Copper

 

[Nik H]

1. I use mostly steel rods, but I do have some bore-tech rods that I believe are carbon fiber. My favorite rods are the Stiller Holeshot melonite rods made from spring steel. My IVY rod is as good but no longer made. They are both pricey but are the best I have used in terms of flex.
2. I use a Pro-Shot sectional steel rod in the field as it is easy and well-made.
3. I use Lucas bore guides with an insert whose diameter is matched to the rod diameter. This is the most important factor, IMHO.
4. Bronze brushes and both types of jags. Don't pull the brush back through the bore. Only from breech to muzzle.
5. I use KG products for cleaning fluids and oils. I don't use anything marked CLP. I use oil to lube and solvents for carbon.

 

[BoltGunner054]

That takes me to another point. Barrel I ordered they said to use a bore guide, what the hell is that? Never heard of it. So upon research I understand. I’ll never use it for any of my guns with a factory barrel so was looking at a bore guide from creedmoor sports that’s firearm specific. Any issues with that?

 

[Nik H]

That takes me to another point. Barrel I ordered they said to use a bore guide, what the hell is that? Never heard of it. So upon research I understand. I’ll never use it for any of my guns with a factory barrel so was looking at a bore guide from creedmoor sports that’s firearm specific. Any issues with that?

ALWAYS use a bore guide. I have 7 guides from Lucas for each rifle I own.

Lucas makes his guides specific to the bolt diameter of the action and an insert with a diameter matched to the rod for a perfect fit. I am not familiar with the Creedmoor sports guide, but they usually sell good stuff.

 

[JasonStanley]

This may be something to consider. One piece coated - use a bore guide that fits your action/chamber. Undersized nylon brushes with patches wrapped around them for dispensing solvent and patching out. Bronze brush for the majority of the cleaning.
Getting the Carbon Ring out - that's a whole different process.
This video may help if you are interested. It was made 3 yrs ago so the quality has improved.

Hope this gives you a direction to start
Stanley