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Need a cleaning rod to check for a bore clog

Started by TomM1Thumb, August 16, 2013, 12:26:34 PM

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TomM1Thumb

August 16, 2013, 12:26:34 PM
I found that the cleaning rod from a Mosin Nagant will fit in a 22 cal Barrel, an Sks cleaning rod fits also

Tom
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August 16, 2013, 12:43:39 PM
Tom,
Someone came up with the idea to use heavy weed eater nylon line. One advantage is that its readily available in our pocket.

Where did you find the mosin rod and does it work with standard jigs?
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August 16, 2013, 12:55:15 PM
The other benefit of the weed eater line is that you can put it in the barrel from the chamber side and steer clear of the muzzle.  It is good for checking only, of course it can't clear an obstruction.

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August 16, 2013, 04:18:18 PM
I would be very hesitant to use a Mosin cleaning rod.  It is steel and steel rods against steel bores/muzzles are NOT good for accuracy.

Use aluminum, brass or carbon fiber and save your bore.  It isn't worth the $10-20 savings to ruin your rifle barrel.
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August 16, 2013, 04:51:38 PM
I bought one of these: http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning-chemicals/cleaning-rods-amp-accessories/cleaning-rods/rapid-rod-prod25573.aspx

Folded up in its pouch, it fits neatly in the tool pocket of my range bag. I keep a plastic bore guide attached to it to prevent damaging a bore. It's stiff enough to dislodge a bullet if needed.
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August 16, 2013, 07:03:21 PM
A USGI rod works just fine to clear obstructions  and easily fits in a range bag. I have no qualms about using a clean steel rod in a rifle.

For cleaning I believe that one piece coated steel or stainless rods (used always with a bore guide) are the best .

Certainly Brass is softer than steel but it needs to be clean. It and aluminum also tend to flex more than steel.
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August 16, 2013, 07:32:42 PM Last Edit: August 16, 2013, 08:14:25 PM by TomM1Thumb
The Mosin Cleaning Rod I am talking about is the One the comes with the Rifle that fits under the barrel, I have the cleaning pouches there is a jig that fits on male end, there is also a Muzzle Protector, and a handle and Tool with a Screwdriver end on it, and an Oil/Bore cleaner Bottle in the second pouch. This is not a use every time tool, but one to use If You do not have anything else at Hand. Even though A lawn trimmer line went thru the barrel, A pull thru bore snake would not!, I needed something else and had a Mosin at hand. The Mosin Rod did the Job of removing a very small lead deposit from near the Chamber end of the Barrel of one of my 10/22's

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" The Beauty of The Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it"
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Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.

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August 17, 2013, 01:57:49 AM
Quote from: FiremanBob on August 16, 2013, 04:51:38 PM
I bought one of these: http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleaning-chemicals/cleaning-rods-amp-accessories/cleaning-rods/rapid-rod-prod25573.aspx

Folded up in its pouch, it fits neatly in the tool pocket of my range bag. I keep a plastic bore guide attached to it to prevent damaging a bore. It's stiff enough to dislodge a bullet if needed.

Big +1 on the Rapid Rod.  We use them a lot here in Michigan.  Standard issue for most shoot bosses and instructors.  Awesome tool.
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