Just broke a cleaning rod. Is there something better than the Hoppe's I am using?
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Broken cleaning rod. Options?
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Dewey rods.
A bit pricey, but I've used mine for years and never regretted getting them.
I'm fine using a cheapie set if you're not shooting too often."You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it."
John Quincy Adams
"You will never know how little my generation has traded away our freedoms and rights for. I'm sorry and ashamed for what we've left to the following generations."
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Almost any rod is better than the Hoppe rod. Dewey is great. Same for Pro-Shot. Midway Tipton brand is good.
I like and use the first two brands. If Dewey does not have the size/lenght I want then I get Pro-Shot ones. Tese are all one piece rods and the only kind to use. The jointed rods are not good.A 30cal will reach out and touch them. A 50cal will kick their butt.
NRA Life Member, NRA certified RSO & Basic Pistol Instructor, Hunter, shooter, reloader
SCI, Manteca Sportsmen Club, Coalinga Rifle Club, Escalon Sportsmans Club, Waterford Sportsman Club & NAHA Member, Madison Society memberComment
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Almost any rod is better than the Hoppe rod. Dewey is great. Same for Pro-Shot. Midway Tipton brand is good.
I like and use the first two brands. If Dewey does not have the size/lenght I want then I get Pro-Shot ones. These are all one piece rods and the only kind to use. The jointed rods are not good.A 30cal will reach out and touch them. A 50cal will kick their butt.
NRA Life Member, NRA certified RSO & Basic Pistol Instructor, Hunter, shooter, reloader
SCI, Manteca Sportsmen Club, Coalinga Rifle Club, Escalon Sportsmans Club, Waterford Sportsman Club & NAHA Member, Madison Society memberComment
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If you're looking for a cleaning rod, another vote for Dewey. I use one on rifles, that Dewey rod could double as a weapon in its own right..
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The flexible bore snakes are great for cleaning too and never break.Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism.Comment
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I've got Tipton CF rods, and they get the job done just fine! Great prices on Amazon too!

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I broke the handle of my Hoppes 3-piece rod 2 or 3 cleanings ago. I'll probably go with the carbon fiber Tipton deluxe rods. It's going to be pricey because I think I need 3 but should last a long time
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