Looking for a good quality .177 cleaning rod

[Mr.H]

I am in the market for a good quality .177 cleaning rod. Most of the items that I’ve seen on Amazon are multipiece screw on, and they look pretty cheesy to me. Looking for something a little more professional.
it ought to be a unit that I can either screw on a brass or bronze brush, or a jag.
Thanks in advance!

 

[dgeesaman]

I have a coated Montana Extreme that I use for serious airgun cleaning jobs only, which is almost never. It's mostly used on 17HMR barrels. Do be careful to match the thread pitch between your tips and rod.

 

[nervoustrig]

Tipton carbon fiber rods get pretty good marks:

https://www.amazon.com/Tipton-Cleaning-17-20-Caliber-inches/dp/B001GXDI6S

I purchased a Pro Shot stainless steel rod because I wanted something fairly rigid for bore lapping.

Micro-Polished Cleaning Rods

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BSOQ7Y

 

[Mr.H]

Thanks fellas, I'll check out your links

 

[SilentSquirrel]

I too use the Pro Shot rods
Here is a link to their website for comparison shopping vs Amazon and other sellers

Hope this helps
Edward

Micro-Polished Cleaning Rods

 

[Revoman]

I use Dewey Rods, nylon coated, made in USA.

.17 Caliber Nylon Coated Rods | J Dewey Rods

deweyrods.com

mike

 

[Hateful McNasty]

You could make your own using carbon fiber or fiberglass blanks easily got at Amazon

Hollow or solid


https://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Fiber-Rods/b?node=11260290011

Though I found a homemade pull string does all I ask ..

 

[manabeknives]

you want something that has good bearings in the handle so that it turns with the grooves.
I do not recommend cabon fiber ...the solvents and other chemicals used on the bore will weaken the bond in the carbon fiber wrap and cause it to shread.
a coated steel rod is better.
the good rods are kinda pricey, but do a much better job than a non-rotating rod
Bore Stix and Montana are excellent.
the .117 usually has a smaller head size..so be wary when ordering mops and brushes
These come in LONG boxes...I'd wait til after the holidays to order...long, thin boxes are easily damaged during this time

 

[john8]

I'm well pleased with my Tipton.

 

[Peashooter]

Having gotten new cleaning patches that did not work with my old 3 mm CF rod ( 1 patch too loose and 2 patches impossible to insert )
I got 2 new 4 mm CF rods from a local hobby store ( 1 M long ) and they work perfect with 1 of the new cleaning patches.

Cut the rod down to 800 mm length.

Dont really use solvents in my barrels.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

I just received mine, I got the 36" thinking there wasn't a shorter one but this 26" is perfect.

Tipton Deluxe Cleaning Rods... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PW84I8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I just received mine, I got the 36" thinking there wasn't a shorter one but this 26" is perfect.

Tipton Deluxe Cleaning Rods... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PW84I8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

It's nice but having the metal end kinda defeats the purpose ?

Ijdk.. I do know in my life I never see one made . Lots of close but no cigar ones ..

 

[JaceSpace1369]

It's nice but having the metal end kinda defeats the purpose ?

Ijdk.. I do know in my life I never see one made . Lots of close but no cigar ones ..

You mean the brass? That's softer than the barrel you're shooting the projectiles out of, and you can coat that or even shrink wrap it if it causes concerns. For me I get cleaning rods for polishing barrels, otherwise I used the patchworm they make them in .177 as well. Crownsaver is okay, but doesn't work nearly as good.

 

[JaceSpace1369]

It's nice but having the metal end kinda defeats the purpose ?

Ijdk.. I do know in my life I never see one made . Lots of close but no cigar ones ..

This is what I use for my .22 and .30

Ballistol FlexClean - Bore Cleaning Rope - Palm Beach Airguns

A pull through cleaning device, that cleans the barrel and chamber of any firearm fast and effectively in shooting direction, without the need to disassemble

palmbeachairguns.com

 

[Hateful McNasty]

You mean the brass? That's softer than the barrel you're shooting the projectiles out of, and you can coat that or even shrink wrap it if it causes concerns. For me I get cleaning rods for polishing barrels, otherwise I used the patchworm they make them in .177 as well. Crownsaver is okay, but doesn't work nearly as good.

Lol.. just the scraping noise.. I got one with aluminum end ..lol.

This is what I use for my .22 and .30

Ballistol FlexClean - Bore Cleaning Rope - Palm Beach Airguns

A pull through cleaning device, that cleans the barrel and chamber of any firearm fast and effectively in shooting direction, without the need to disassemble

palmbeachairguns.com

I just make my pulls from heavy duty harness thread i can buy a spool of it for that fancy pull is and it's lifetime supply + other uses i need heavy duty thread for ..lol

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Lol.. just the scraping noise.. I got one with aluminum end ..lol.



I just make my pulls from heavy duty harness thread i can buy a spool of it for that fancy pull is and it's lifetime supply + other uses i need heavy duty thread for ..lol

Gotcha, I like the ballistol rope as it has 3 balls spaced about 10" and 3 contacts points is better than one for me. I usually just need to do 1 pull with it and I'm good to go

 

[Nattboy]

This is what I use for my .22 and .30

Ballistol FlexClean - Bore Cleaning Rope - Palm Beach Airguns

A pull through cleaning device, that cleans the barrel and chamber of any firearm fast and effectively in shooting direction, without the need to disassemble

palmbeachairguns.com

Thank you. I have looking for something like this .

 

[JaceSpace1369]

Thank you. I have looking for something like this .

You're welcome! The only issue with this is that they don't carry it in .177, but it seems to be something you could easily make yourself with some paracord and shoelace along with a bb or something dense of similar size.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

One of my strong harness thread pulls



I also use metal wools as well for more scrubbing. Like brass ,copper bronze what's handy ..lol ( oiled / solvent .. never dry)


Just nice for .177 eprk

 

[karl_h]

Tipton carbon fiber rods get pretty good marks:

https://www.amazon.com/Tipton-Cleaning-17-20-Caliber-inches/dp/B001GXDI6S

I purchased a Pro Shot stainless steel rod because I wanted something fairly rigid for bore lapping.

Micro-Polished Cleaning Rods

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BSOQ7Y

Tipton carbon fiber rods are good, I love them. But..... Don't get rough pushing one through with a particularly tight patch on a particularly bad bore, too much force and crack. Don't worry, I'm talking huge amount of force when i cracked one of mine, lots of the rod still outside of gun, bends with massive force. The really good thing about that, I called tipton, told them what I did exactly, and they sent me a new one free, after telling me don't do that again. No registered warranty, no receipt, nothing but my word on the phone and the whole phone call barely took longer than typing this. Love my tipton rods.