cmj8591
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Are we being graded on spelling and grammar now? I hope the moderators don't start giving out points for it. I have a hard enough time not running afoul of the political rules, never mind my English skills.
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LET'S TALK CLEANING RODS - SOME MAY BE SHOCKED
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Malysh
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What I don't understand is why Dewey is still selling coated cleaning rods if stainless is so superior?
I have a Dewey coated 1 piece cleaning rod for rifles and a coated AR15 chamber brush for ARs for about 20-25 years and they still work great.
I have a Dewey coated 1 piece cleaning rod for rifles and a coated AR15 chamber brush for ARs for about 20-25 years and they still work great.
Malysh
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Enough of this spelling ****! A lot of off-topic foolishness over too many posts.
And, this is coming from a spelling freak (yours truly).
And, this is coming from a spelling freak (yours truly).
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I guess the same reason why Smith & Wesson sells so many variations of J Frames and the same reason Baskin Robins sells different flavor ice creams - everyone likes something else and what is disliked by some is loved by others. Different theories.
I was simply pointing out that Stainless Rods can easily and quickly be brought back to perfectly smooth and nick free in less than a minute so they won't catch and hold any abrasive debris whereas coated rods can't. When they are new, coated rods are great - but they are subject to small nicks and scratches that can negate the benefits down the road when they age - that's all.
everyone makes mistakes, etc
Most interesting!
I have a new Dewey's Nylon Coated Rod with a storage tube label which reads "One piece spring tempered steel, coated with a permanently bonded nylon surface. Coating will not peel or pick up abrasives."
Sounds like Sir Dewey is playing both sides of the issue. Damn that almighty dollar.
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It is quite possible that since I spoke to Mr Dewey decades ago and bought the rods, there have been major improvements in coatings. I foolishly forgot about the length of time its been and modern chemistry and manufacturing improvements. If in fact the Nylon coatings have vastly improved than I guess the new versions maybe just the "ticket" for new buyers. That said, I will stick with my decades old rods and hand them down with the little maintenance hints as well.
It would be interesting to know if vast improvements actually have been made or like you suggested above, it's all about $$$$. Hmmmm.....
shil
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I am reminded of some automotive forums in which the participants argue over who makes the best engine oil and oil filters!
For what it's worth, I like one-piece uncoated steel rods and wipe them frequently while using them.
For what it's worth, I like one-piece uncoated steel rods and wipe them frequently while using them.Is that what they're talking about when someone says "I need to work on my pecs"?
For those who want to clean 'til the patch is spotless and never considered this.......don't forget to clean the rod once in awhile and to hose out the bore guide if you use one. Truly amazing what accumulates on/in those things.
I am truly "shocked". I've never had the extra money available to invest $40 plus dollars in a cleaning rod, let alone have multiple such devices for various firearms and barrel lengths.....and I'm so ignorant, I never realized my old three piece brass cleaning rod was "substandard" in some way.
I've had my old brass rod since the 1950's. (hand me down from my uncle) Just think of the damage I've inflicted over these many decades.
I've had my old brass rod since the 1950's. (hand me down from my uncle) Just think of the damage I've inflicted over these many decades.
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Malysh
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It's about the money.
As I mentioned, I've had Dewey rods for
20-25 years. No deteriation on the nylon coating.
As I mentioned, I've had Dewey rods for
20-25 years. No deteriation on the nylon coating.
Green Frog
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Things have progressed since the golden days of single shot rifles when shooters were advised to use hardwood rods. Nowadays, I tend to straight, un coated stainless whenever available, especially for longer rifle barrels. I’m probably les fastidious with my pistol rods than I should be, but as others have said, it’s hard to beat Dewey’s rods!
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I once had mistaken grove for groove. So I wrote “The Apple grove had a groove in the road” 500 times.
Now, back to these roods……
Now, back to these roods……
Back in the early 60's my father had a old wooden 12 Ga. wooded cleaning rod with Brass fittings, that we would use.
Never scratched the shotguns and never worked loose and long enough to get the brushes and patches, all the way through any barrel.
The newer three section aluminum rods are ok, except, some are too short
to get the brush, jag or patch, all the way through my rifles, if I use a special
unit in the bolt area, to guide the tip and solvents, into the chamber area.
I don't mind using a cleaning rod,
as long as it is larger, than a .17 Dia. one !!
Never scratched the shotguns and never worked loose and long enough to get the brushes and patches, all the way through any barrel.
The newer three section aluminum rods are ok, except, some are too short
to get the brush, jag or patch, all the way through my rifles, if I use a special
unit in the bolt area, to guide the tip and solvents, into the chamber area.
I don't mind using a cleaning rod,
as long as it is larger, than a .17 Dia. one !!
By the way, those are all very nice cleaning rods,
However, you have to try out the one that I got to use, when I was young and in my prime.
The barrel was just a little larger in size than your normal .45 ACP, barrel and YES, it had lands and groves, all the way back to muzzle !!
I am not saying that this cleaning rod was large in size, but at 215 pounds,
I needed a running start to get the copper bore brush all the way through
without it getting stuck !!
Meet my "Little friend"
that I did not look forward to cleaning.
However, you have to try out the one that I got to use, when I was young and in my prime.
The barrel was just a little larger in size than your normal .45 ACP, barrel and YES, it had lands and groves, all the way back to muzzle !!
I am not saying that this cleaning rod was large in size, but at 215 pounds,
I needed a running start to get the copper bore brush all the way through
without it getting stuck !!
Meet my "Little friend"
that I did not look forward to cleaning.
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As I always tell my wife......
if you spell a word wrong not many care. Give someone a wrong dollar accounting of a business - they care!
if you spell a word wrong not many care. Give someone a wrong dollar accounting of a business - they care!
Elroy never cared for the three piece aluminum rods either and decided to form one of the sections into a pistol rod.
The lower example with the long tang, is an original Smith & Wesson rod from my early 50's K38. The upper rod is the home made substitute. Both work equally well.
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