.17 CAL CLEANING ROD

MFI

December 20, 2002 17:01

What is the best cleaning rod you can get for a new .17HRM bolt action rifle. I was told to stay away from steel rods. Can anyone help ?

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RugerNiner

December 20, 2002 19:34
Best you can buy.

http://www.championshooters.com/cleaningrods.htm

http://www.deweyrods.com/shop/enter.htm

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rhmc24

December 21, 2002 04:31
Get a one eighth inch brass or aluminum welding rod. They come in 36" length so you can cut to desired lenth. Try individual welders or welding shops or a welding supplies dealer. Shouldn't cost much at all, with a bit of proper conversation, maybe free. Hope this helps.
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MFI

December 21, 2002 06:29
Thanks guys for the help. Does the mainstream companies like Hoppes, Outers, Birchwood Casey etc have anbything that will fit the bill ?
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I.Shute

December 21, 2002 07:22
Most of the damage that a steel rod can cause will be at the muzzle and you can remedy that by using a bore guide.
The damage caused by a loose-fitting steel rod moving at 2 ft. per second isn't nearly as severe as a jacketed bullet going at 4,000+ fps. as in a .17 Remington, plus there's the extreme heat, powder residue and gunk left from previous shots.
The Kleen Bore 3-piece steel rod comes with a bronze brush, jag and swab, costs about 11 bucks.
It's model SB- 169
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