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Since I started back up with firearms in 2006 I’ve been using multi-part screw-together rods to clean my guns, I know, I should be executed! :lol: Anyway as I basically need to buy everything again I’m wondering what one piece rods (and compatible brushes) other people use? Just the Bisley/Parker Hale ones or what? Last time i was in a gun shop i was idling around the cleaning gear section while they filled in my ticket and i seem to recollect the cost of the single piece rods was ridiculous for what they are, like £25-30?? Its possible that isn't the case though as i killed more than a few brain cells over the last few weeks


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I use Dewey rods however I do like the Pro-shot stainless jobbies.

I like use the Bisley/Parker Hale rods as well as the American Dewey rods. The Dewy's do seem to have a better and more robust coating that the Bisley/PH ones but then I've never found that a problem.

I use the PH adapters for the Dewey and Proshot ranges of jags and brushes, better selection.

Some people prefer bare steel to coated but I've never had the need to change, some of my PH rods are over 40 years old and still going strong.

I have three PH rods as well, the only annoyance is the thread is an odd ball and as I make my own jags on occasion I tend to use the Dewey's

As I said Pro Shot make adapters for PH threaded rods.

Another product line for the Shed perhaps?

I have made adapters in the past however it takes me a good hour to to make 3-4 and that makes them far too expensive to consider selling so I just build them for myself and the Viking. If I was to sit down and spend the day doing them I could get a few more an hour off the machine however they probably end up on the shelf regardless...

Go and buy a bog-standard, single-piece nylon-coated steel cleaning rod together with a good quality rod guide and be sure to keep them clean.

If you value the accuracy of your barrel (£600+ for a match barrel, fitted and proofed these days) don't use pull-throughs, multi-piece or uncoated mild steel cleaning rods. Fouling and primer grit embed nicely into cordage and mild steel and will chop through the relatively soft steel used for barrels potentially leaving you with an expensive tomato stake. If your barrel is hammer-forged then this isn't entirely true, but why take the risk for a few quid?

Gaz

The British Army pull through is plastic/nylon coated. I used it to pull through before firing, seems to be OK, obviously only good for .223s.

Dewey for me.

The price that you mention sounds about right. Make sure that you have researched the length you need before buying and to include your rod guide.

DM

I have both the Dewey rods and Tipton rods, although they are both very good rods I prefer the Tipton rods because of the larger handle. Yep both rods are a little pricey but keep in mind that you get what you pay for.

Blu