Cleaning Jags Any Good?

[freedom-lover]

Anyone using cleaning jag to push cleaning patch through on rifles? Or is bore snake followed by cleaning patches on a cleaner patch holder sufficient?

[Bangzoom]

I never could get a jag to work with my homemade patches...i just use a patch holder...seems better anyway

[Shasta Frog]

I use jags exclusively. Much better fit than patch loop IMO. I don't use homemade patches tho, Couldn't get them to work right either. I've been using the Winchester patches from Walmart with great results.

[CSACANNONEER]

Jags are the best. Boresnakes don't get barrels clean. They just take the major crud out. Unless you're in the field, I see no reason to use a boresnake.

[Cactus_Tim]

I have a brass jag for every caliber I own.
They get used regularly.
I don't bother with the patch holders anymore.

[Shasta Frog]

When I clean my guns I clean til they are well, clean. I don't understand the use of a boresnake. One pull and the snake is dirty. Why pull it through again? Patches and jags= a clean patch each time through.

[Dannicus]

I use jags exclusively. Much better fit than patch loop IMO. I don't use homemade patches tho, Couldn't get them to work right either. I've been using the Winchester patches from Walmart with great results.

Yup.

I never use patch loops anymore. Never have a problem using home made patches, tho. I think you just have to make them smaller than you would for patch loops.

Jags are fast, too.

[Joshua Tree]

Brass jags work great! Plastic jags snap off too easily in rifles to be taken seriously.

[jpscoot_21]

After a while of using a brass jag, it actually gets smooshed smaller and doesn't clean as effectively. Leads to shooters thinking their barrels are "shot out."

[NorCalFocus]

I use Dewey's hale style jags. Love them. They get much more of the patch in contact with the barrel.

[DuknBucks]

I use Dewey's hale style jags. Love them. They get much more of the patch in contact with the barrel.

And they look cool too! might have to try those.....

where do you find them?

[50 Shooter]

I think its shooters choice that make jags you have to size to fit your barrel. I like them but it takes time fitting them, you need a drill and some 1000 grit sand paper. Chuck it up and spin it slowly until it will run down your barrel. The jags fit so tight that you can run one patch down a barrel after cleaning it and be done. Or run a few wet patches a dry and then one with oil on it (if storing) and be back shooting in a few minutes.

You also have to remember that if using a copper solvent you'll get a false positive. Bore snakes are something to take to the field, other then that I don't see why anyone uses them. Get a cleaning rod that you can take apart, a small bottle of cleaning solvent, another with oil and other stuff. Doesn't take up much room and can be stored in a backpack or the stock of your rifle if equipped with a holder.

Get a muzzle protector if you shove it in from the wrong way and a good bore guide to protect the throat.

[Joshua Tree]

A word on jags, as well as other cleaning items. It's a pet peeve of mine. I buy only USA made whenever possible. For my money, if I pay $5 for a jag or brush, it better be made by Americans.

Chinese made products have crept into this market, and some well known brands sell Chinese products for the same price as their US made competitors.

[voiceofreason]

I prefer jags over loops as well by far.

I LOVE my Dewey rods. Expensive, but buy once, cry once... appreciate them from then on. Makes cleaning a better experience.

buy the patches, not worth the time to cut up old cloth.

[Yoteman]

I make my own patches from good quality flannel cotton.
Two sizes: One for rimfire and one for .22-250
This for in field quickie!



This for comprehensive cleaning and or de-coppering.


Jags are the prudent way to go for me!