Author Topic: Lets talk about cleaning rods! (Read 655 times)

HHI #4694 · « **on:** April 10, 2003, 06:10:09 AM »

I am ashamed to say that I am using the same coated Dewey rods on my Contenders and Encores, that I use on my rifles. Using a 30" one piece cleaning rod on a Contender is a pain in the as$.

What are you guys using, and does anyone make quality short coated rods for Contenders and Encores? :roll:

Longhntr · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2003, 08:17:56 AM »

Dewey also makes a 17" silohette rod.

coltfan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2003, 08:22:52 AM »

I'm with Longhntr. I use a 17" Dewey rod.

DesertRam · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2003, 10:36:46 AM »

Ditto the 17" Dewey. Don't forget your bore guide too to protect your chamber and throat.

hooligan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2003, 01:31:19 PM »

look in the brownells catalog,they have all the lengths you can ask for.

Nobade · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2003, 02:24:11 PM »

I used to be a big Dewey fan, but have since reconsidered and now only use uncoated stainless steel. Enough benchrest guys finally convinced me that the nylon coated rods can pick up dirt and embed it, thus making a lap out of your rod. Now I just wipe them down between passes and always use a bore guide.

HHI #4694 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2003, 05:51:54 AM »

Thanks guys, a 17" rod sounds about perfect! :lol: