what cleaning rod

[savage2014]

Hi guys I'm on my third tipton car on fibre cleaning rod and the brass tip is bent where it connects to the shaft. All have the same problem. I am returning it.

What is a better cleaning rod or what do you use?

Thanks

[barrel-nut]

Was it bent when you received it new? Sounds like shipping damage. I have a couple of these rods and love them. They've served me well for many years. Can you post a pic of the damage?
To answer your question, Dewey stainless rods are thought highly of also. I believe they are coated but I'm not positive on that.

[savage2014]

They were bent from factory, not from shipping as they come in very tough tubes.

[barrel-nut]

I still store mine in those very tough cardboard tubes.
That's unfortunate to hear. Hopefully they'll double up on their quality control, because the older rods I have are a quality product.
Give the Dewey rods a try.

[savage2014]

thanks, I am returning it now and looking at the dewey

[Rosco]

I use the boretech rods(borestix)..it is a solid product and if you do have a problem, customer support is great.

[reynoldsfamily3]

2nd Boretech. A ;ot of great products and excellent service.

[Robinhood]

where are you getting these from. Mine are all manufactured nicely. Can the QC department be that bad. Were they purchased by an investment co?

[DT400]

I use a couple of the Gunslick carbon rods. Very happy with them.

Darrell

[GeoBoy]

I use Pro-Shot stainless steel rods.

[LongRange]

Dewey.

[maxl]

I have tipton and dewey both have worked well, except for the 17 cal tipton rod broke it using it on a 204 ruger went with a dewey 20 cal and have had no problems. Carbon fiber seems to work better on the larger calibers.

[savage2014]

thanks all for your input. Just ordered the Dewey to try it out.

[jasta]

Anyone use boresnakes?

[barrel-nut]

Anyone use boresnakes?

Not a fan here. There is no way I'd pull one of those things through a barrel that I cared about very much. I do own a few of them that I bought a long time ago but I don't use them anymore. My main gripe is that the brush section is really hard and inflexible and probably scratches the bore, especially if it's contaminated with dirt or grit. I know, it can be washed, but who brings a washing machine to the range?
If I were on a hunting trip, and accidentally stuck my so-so factory barrel in the mud, I'd use one after I poked most of the mud out with a stick. That's about the extent of my affection for them though.
Btw, I've hunted with shotguns and rifles for about 35 years, and I can't remember ever having stuck a barrel in the mud. So I guess I really have no use for them lol.