Bore Guide Recommendations for Cleaning 110 Storm in .223?

[RCE1]

Shudder. Those multi section rods are only for emergency use, imho. I was told the aluminum rods will embed grit and wear the bore. Still, using a bore guide will help with that, but a good cf rod or even a polished stainless steel (one piece) rod will be better. Look for good bearings in the handle.

[Turkeytider]

Shudder. Those multi section rods are only for emergency use, imho. I was told the aluminum rods will embed grit and wear the bore. Still, using a bore guide will help with that, but a good cf rod or even a polished stainless steel (one piece) rod will be better. Look for good bearings in the handle.

That`s my understanding as well, that aluminum, being relatively soft, will embed particles and grit. I seriously would doubt the aluminum in and of itself would damage steel bore rifling or chambers being so much softer than steel. It`s a new gun, and I`ve only used the aluminum rod a few times, but I believe in taking care of your equipment. So the changes.

[Fuj']

The misunderstanding and myth's about aluminum rods is just that, a myth. 75 % of my
cleaning is done with an aluminum rod. My Brux barrels do not know the difference. Do a
proper cloth wipe of the rod both in and out with all types of rods. I've watched guys lay
their rods down on a concrete bench, changing jags. Makes you wonder.

[Dave Hoback]

I always find it amusing when people come up with these ideas...aluminum rods "imbedded" with grit and worrying about it detrimentally wearing the bore. So, sending one after another projectile at 2700-3000FPS+ through the bore, followed by combustion gases of many hundreds of degrees, soot & what not! YEAH...no problem there, but God forbid the aluminum rod imbedded with the invisible "grit of death"! LOL!

Ive used aluminum rods for many years without a second thought. (Or any problems) But now I make my own rods. I happened to get a large quantity of 1/8" Carbon Fiber rods some years back. Then I turn & thread the 8-32 fitting adapters from Delrin composite.

[Fuj']

I turn & thread the 8-32 fitting adapters from Delrin composite.

Delrin is a great product. I have some Teflon impregnated Delrin we used for chain sliders on the atv's.
I suppose it would make for a good rod material.

[Dave Hoback]

Delrin is a great product. I have some Teflon impregnated Delrin we used for chain sliders on the atv's.
I suppose it would make for a good rod material.

Oh, I don't make the whole rod from it, just the thread fitting. About a 1" square piece turned down, drilled 1/8" & epoxied to the Carbon Fiber rods I have. Then the other end tapped 8-32...for brushes, jags, etc.

Yes, I am quite fond of Delrin, also called Acetal, for many projects. It's easy to machine, has natural lubricity & a very high strength/weight ratio.

[Turkeytider]

Can see why the Possum Hollow guides come so highly recommended. Works great in my .223. Great customer service too, called Eric with a question and he was most obliging and helpful. Recommend them highly.