Pointed or Parker Hale" style jags?

Gabe1972 · July 16, 2016, 08:37 AM

I finally broke the piece of junk three piece cleaning rod I had, so I purchased a Tipton 36" carbon fiber rod. While at it, I purchased a couple of brass jags and nylon brushes, but I wasn't sure if I should get the pointed kind or the "Hale Parker" wraparound kind. In the end I decided to go with what I know, being the pointed kind, but what do you think of the wraparound type? Are there any better or worse, or is it simply personal preference and neither is really better or worse than the other?

Thanks.

T. O'Heir · July 16, 2016, 01:19 PM

Really doesn't make much difference. I suppose there is an argument that says a wrap around has a greater risk of leaving a patch in the barrel, but it'd be a really silly argument. Always opted for whatever's cheap or on sale myself.

Gabe1972 · July 16, 2016, 01:28 PM

Although I saw some reviews where people said it cleaned more thoroughly, I'd be a little afraid that, even though it's held in place by force, the patch may come off of the jag and then you've got brass against the rifling. I realize it's only brass, but still. I'd rather know for sure that the patch is in place. That's the one thing that made me go the way I did.

I appreciate the reply.

g.willikers · July 17, 2016, 10:57 AM

How about wrapping the cleaning patch around a brush for best effect.
That way it can't get loose and it also has good pressure on the bore surface.

Gabe1972 · July 17, 2016, 01:58 PM

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How about wrapping the cleaning patch around a brush for best effect.

That's actually a fantastic idea. I'll give that a try to see how well it works. Thanks.

smarquez · July 18, 2016, 12:17 PM

Lately I've been using these. They seem to get a lot of crap out of the barrel and it is definitely wet when I does. I have not run any kind of side by side test with it and a patch.
I clean as normal and then pull this through.
http://www.basspro.com/Remington-Squ...3030606063515/

Gabe1972 · July 19, 2016, 02:43 AM

smarquez,

Now that's an interesting looking thing. I've always had decent results with traditional methods, but that looks like it might be something that is at least worth a try. Maybe next time I get some supplies I will get one of these. I locked the page in my favorites. Thanks.

RSKENT · July 31, 2016, 03:45 AM

Pointed for general cleaning.

Parker Hale for bore paste.

July 16, 2016, 08:37 AM	#1
Gabe1972 Member Join Date: July 29, 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 39	Pointed or "Parker Hale" style jags? I finally broke the piece of junk three piece cleaning rod I had, so I purchased a Tipton 36" carbon fiber rod. While at it, I purchased a couple of brass jags and nylon brushes, but I wasn't sure if I should get the pointed kind or the "Hale Parker" wraparound kind. In the end I decided to go with what I know, being the pointed kind, but what do you think of the wraparound type? Are there any better or worse, or is it simply personal preference and neither is really better or worse than the other? Thanks. Last edited by Gabe1972; July 19, 2016 at 02:38 AM.

July 16, 2016, 01:19 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Really doesn't make much difference. I suppose there is an argument that says a wrap around has a greater risk of leaving a patch in the barrel, but it'd be a really silly argument. Always opted for whatever's cheap or on sale myself. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

July 17, 2016, 10:57 AM	#4
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	How about wrapping the cleaning patch around a brush for best effect. That way it can't get loose and it also has good pressure on the bore surface. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

July 16, 2016, 01:28 PM	#3
Gabe1972 Member Join Date: July 29, 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 39	Although I saw some reviews where people said it cleaned more thoroughly, I'd be a little afraid that, even though it's held in place by force, the patch may come off of the jag and then you've got brass against the rifling. I realize it's only brass, but still. I'd rather know for sure that the patch is in place. That's the one thing that made me go the way I did. I appreciate the reply.

July 18, 2016, 12:17 PM	#6
smarquez Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2011 Posts: 135	Lately I've been using these. They seem to get a lot of crap out of the barrel and it is definitely wet when I does. I have not run any kind of side by side test with it and a patch. I clean as normal and then pull this through. http://www.basspro.com/Remington-Squ...3030606063515/

July 19, 2016, 02:43 AM	#7
Gabe1972 Member Join Date: July 29, 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 39	smarquez, Now that's an interesting looking thing. I've always had decent results with traditional methods, but that looks like it might be something that is at least worth a try. Maybe next time I get some supplies I will get one of these. I locked the page in my favorites. Thanks.

July 31, 2016, 03:45 AM	#8
RSKENT Member Join Date: November 25, 2004 Location: Land of Blue Sky and Sunshine Posts: 38	Pointed for general cleaning. Parker Hale for bore paste.