Looking for 1-piece cleaning rod: size matters?

jimmythegeek · December 12, 2011, 03:11 AM

I am looking to baby my "new" usgi M1 carbine, muzzle gauge shows the 1943 barrel is good as new. I'd like to keep it that way. I have to clean the barrel from the muzzle, not the breech, unfortunately. I have a bore guide, so that should be ok. I want a 1-piece carbon fiber rod so the material can't scratch and no crud in joints can, either. Since I also have a need to clean some .22s, I was thinking to get one small enough to fit them.

Is there any reason to get various diameter cleaning rods? That is, any reason not to use a rod that fits .22-26 on a .30 barrel? Will the patch jig and brass brushes from my kit attach?

I suppose I could just get the .22 size, since I need that, and see if it works, but if I need both I'd prefer to get it all at once.

plumbercrack · December 12, 2011, 12:19 PM

Nice rifle I used to own one and wish I never sold it. The ammo is a bit expensive though. Try this rod as it is sturdy and does my .22 thru my .30 cal.

http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/46819

Don't go with the cheap steel ammo as it will costing you. After it chipped my extractor I went for the more expensive brass. It might cost you 40 cents a round but it is worth it. Start thinking about reloading and you can cut the cost iin half.

Fusion · December 12, 2011, 05:34 PM

Tipton is what I'd go with. I've used a Dewey and the Tipton is a ton better. It's no comparison.

As for the size difference, I use a .22-26. Caliber cleaning rod on everything I have, but some guys use the proper ones. The biggest difference is the larger caliber ones are thicker and hold up better.

plumbercrack · December 12, 2011, 05:58 PM

Like it says in the Tipton instructions, you can even "gently" tap on them with a hammer to clear an oversize patch. Gotta love them.

jimmythegeek · December 12, 2011, 08:24 PM

I'll get a Tipton in 22-26. Probably the 36" so I'm ready for anything.

December 12, 2011, 03:11 AM	#1
jimmythegeek Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 216	Looking for 1-piece cleaning rod: size matters? I am looking to baby my "new" usgi M1 carbine, muzzle gauge shows the 1943 barrel is good as new. I'd like to keep it that way. I have to clean the barrel from the muzzle, not the breech, unfortunately. I have a bore guide, so that should be ok. I want a 1-piece carbon fiber rod so the material can't scratch and no crud in joints can, either. Since I also have a need to clean some .22s, I was thinking to get one small enough to fit them. Is there any reason to get various diameter cleaning rods? That is, any reason not to use a rod that fits .22-26 on a .30 barrel? Will the patch jig and brass brushes from my kit attach? I suppose I could just get the .22 size, since I need that, and see if it works, but if I need both I'd prefer to get it all at once. __________________ "Jeez, man, what's another word for 'stupid?'" "Tactical." -Tom Servo Marlin 795, 795ss, 39A Mountie, CZ-455 American, CZ-452 Scout, CZ-75 Kadet, AOM160 M1 Carbine, USGI M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, Dan Wesson PM7 1911

December 12, 2011, 12:19 PM	#2
plumbercrack Member Join Date: October 21, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 98	Nice rifle I used to own one and wish I never sold it. The ammo is a bit expensive though. Try this rod as it is sturdy and does my .22 thru my .30 cal. http://www.gunstuff4you.com/product/46819 Don't go with the cheap steel ammo as it will costing you. After it chipped my extractor I went for the more expensive brass. It might cost you 40 cents a round but it is worth it. Start thinking about reloading and you can cut the cost iin half. Last edited by plumbercrack; December 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM. Reason: I forgot something

December 12, 2011, 05:58 PM	#4
plumbercrack Member Join Date: October 21, 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 98	Like it says in the Tipton instructions, you can even "gently" tap on them with a hammer to clear an oversize patch. Gotta love them. Last edited by plumbercrack; December 12, 2011 at 05:59 PM. Reason: spelling

December 12, 2011, 08:24 PM	#5
jimmythegeek Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 216	Thanks, gents! I'll get a Tipton in 22-26. Probably the 36" so I'm ready for anything. __________________ "Jeez, man, what's another word for 'stupid?'" "Tactical." -Tom Servo Marlin 795, 795ss, 39A Mountie, CZ-455 American, CZ-452 Scout, CZ-75 Kadet, AOM160 M1 Carbine, USGI M1 Carbine, M1 Garand, Dan Wesson PM7 1911

December 12, 2011, 05:34 PM	#3
Fusion Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 429	Tipton is what I'd go with. I've used a Dewey and the Tipton is a ton better. It's no comparison. As for the size difference, I use a .22-26. Caliber cleaning rod on everything I have, but some guys use the proper ones. The biggest difference is the larger caliber ones are thicker and hold up better.