January 29, 2010, 08:10 PM | #1 |
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Cleaning rod help!!!
I've seen carbon fiber rods, aluminum rods, steel rods, coated rods, etc. What is the best to use. I have a new Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308. Also, is the Lucas Bore Guide worth the build-up or or other good ones out there?
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January 29, 2010, 08:16 PM | #2 |
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I have read many articles on this controversial topic.
To no avail. It seems there is no clear anser to this quandry. From what my limited research can detect. Doc |
January 29, 2010, 09:02 PM | #3 |
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Haha I just asked this help a couple days ago. I too have a Rem700 tac in .308.
Always use a 1 piece rod. And make sure its 6"-10" longer than your barrel so you can go all the way down (Have to take into account for the bore guide about 9" or so and be able to get out of the tip of the barrel by a few inches. I went with a 40" Tipton in case i do end up going longer barrel Ill have no worries. but a 36" should be fine. Hope it helps. GL.
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January 29, 2010, 09:03 PM | #4 |
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Link to my last post. Might have some other tips you could be looking for.
http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395420
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January 31, 2010, 04:51 PM | #5 |
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Some rods are crazy in price. The carbons are nice but do flex a bit. Most the time I keep two set up. One I just leave a patch jag on it, and the other one for a brush if needed. I got tired of switching back and forth.
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January 31, 2010, 05:27 PM | #6 |
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I recommend and use Tipton one-piece rods. The coating protects the bore and the threads are industry standard and can usually be used without adapters. Be sure to size the length to include the bore guide.
There are other perfectly serviceable bore guides but I happen to prefer Lucas. It's just a lot more refined design than the cheapies but others work. Review
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