Cleaning rod cost me $35, was that reasonable?

[Max Heat]

MY fresh build (also my first true "custom" build) has a 32" barrel. So I grabbed a 44 incher at Bobby Hart's shop. I almost fainted when the gal (his sister, I think it was) charged me like $34.90. I was expecting maybe half that amount. But I have to say that it IS pretty nice. It looks like it has a dual ball-bearing setup in the handle knob - enough to keep it going for quite a while when you spin it. The rod looks to be 1/4" brass with a shrunk-on plastic coating. The make is Dewey. None of the accessories that I currently have (they are "universal", for a 22cal rod, I presume)will fit the larger threads, so I'm heading out right now to see if I can secure an adapter. These are my questions:

Is it really worth the amount I paid for it?

Is it the top brand, or something?

Does this mean that I can now legitmately view myself as being a "serious" shooter, since I just spent 35 bucks on a cleaning rod?

 

[Hunter2678]

35$ is nothing for a cleaning rod...Id assume its quality since its from hart. There are more expensive rods out there, I was up at kelbly's a few weeks ago and some of their rods were $45+. You get what you pay for on these as they were really nice.

I have a 40" 22 cal dewey that I bought at a local ship for $26 though...

 

[Browninglover1]

I've never spent less than $35 on a cleaning rod. All of my cleaning rods are coated Dewey's. I've wanted to try a carbon fiber rod but I would rather buy a Lucas Boreguide first.

I think you'll be happy with the money you spent.

 

[LaHunter]

I run a Tipton carbon fiber cleaning rod. Can't remember what I paid, but I think I bought it from Midway USA. Maybe $35-$40.

I would strongly recommend buying a Lucas Bore Guide. He makes these based on your rifle chambering and your cleaning rod diameter. Benefit is that the rod remains centered in the bore with much less chance of making contact with the barrel.

 

[Max Heat]

I think I'd be alot happier with it if I could figure out a way to actually be able to USE it. I shot the first 6 shots out of my new barrel yesterday, and have 5 more loaded ones that I'd like to shoot today, if possible. But until I am able to clean the bore, I don't want to push it any more than the 6 already through it.

I had no luck in finding the rod's thead size at dunham's sporting goods in the local mall. The guy behind the counter in the firearms dept was just as stumped as I am, knowing of only the standard #8 (rifle) and 5/16" (shotgun) sizes, same as I. My attempt at miking it up for size yielded a thread OD of .2065-.2070, almost exactly half way between #11 and #12 thread sizes. Measuring/calculating the pitch came out to right around 30 TPI. I am now into the *** stage!

Since I need to go make a run for some shine anyways, I'm going to stop by at another gun shop about 6 miles downstream from hart's (but on the other side of the river), and see what THAT guy has to say about it.

Be back later.

 

[Browninglover1]

What caliber is the rod? (I'm assuming its a .22 or .27) My Dewey accepts standard 8-32 jags, but it only works with the adapter that was included with the rod. You can see the adapter in this picture. The male threads on the rod are 12-28.

 

[Doublezranch]

I just bought a 44 inch Dewey... 34 and some change. Love the rods but +1 to who ever said you get what you pay for. That is for certain. Plus lets face it, were not in this sport to save money!!

I think that is very reasonable.

 

[Max Heat]

It's bin takin care of.
Was a no-go at the shop across the river. Then preceeded up stream to the POO - place of origin. They had the adapter to regular size. And i bought it. Hung out 4 a while and let them check out my rig.

 

[375fan]

I like Deweys, some would say their pricey, but I think they are worth it.

 

[wpwarren]

I have 2 dewey's and like them. Both of my rods came with an adapter as well as one jag although I didn't need the calibers supplied so I ended up buying jags anyways.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I have Dewey's and Tiptons. both good, both expensive. I prefer the Tipton because it's carbon fiber.

Having said that, I always use a Hoppe's Bore Snake for routine cleaning off the bench.

 

[SidecarFlip]

Keep in mind that if you use a copper remover like BTE or Sweets that brass jag that comes with the Dewey is a big NO. Any copper remover must be used with nylon bore brushes, plastic jags or nylon patch pullers without exception or your patches will come out blue forever or until your brass jag disintegrates.

Another reason I like the Tipton, no metal.

 

[Trickymissfit]

I own one Dewy rod, a couple carbon fibers (brand name?), and several Pro Shots. I like the Pro Shots best, but that's also just my own opinion. I do not like coated rods.
I change out jags on a regular basis, and always buy good ones. I do think carbon fiber rods are straighter, but also don't trust them with a very tight patch. (I often use very tight patches). Now most of the carbon fiber rods I use are shorter than the others, but the barrels I use them in are bench rest grade barrels. They're hard, and always use a very tight guide with them. Still they seem to work well. The Dewey rod rarely gets used, as I see it's faults right away.
gary

 

[Max Heat]

I dunno - I might still only be at the wanna-be serious shooter level. But with how much better "stroking" the bore goes now, it is definitely a big step in the right direction, when compared to those *** bearingless aluminum rods.

I've been running Butch's Bore Shine (has a very strong amonia odor) for the last year or so, after numerous years of Shooter's Choice & Rem Clean. I use a .30 cal brass brush in a .284 cal bore. It IS nice and tight, but you can't change direction while the brush is inside the bore, or you will ruin the brush. I only have plastic jags and tangs, and only use a swab (mop) for applying moly-based bore cream.

There is a new (first time that I have seen them, anyways) cleaning rod attachment product available - Outer's brand, I'm thinking was what I was looking at. It is sort of like a jag, but has what looks like multiple rubber discs that would have a squeegee-like effect when put through the bore.

Has anyone tried them yet?