I have an AR-15 with a Krieger barrel on it, and it always bothered me how much effort it takes to run a patch through the bore. I would like some feedback on what level of force is appropriate. I use a Lucas bore guide and a Tipton carbon fiber cleaning rod with either a Parker-Hale or spear type jag. The patches are various brands, all stated to be usable for 22 caliber. Still, I have to use heavy force at times to get the patch through, hanging on to the rifle with one hand, and literally pushing as hard as I can with the other. Often times, the patch sticks and stops on the way through. Squeaking is common. Sometimes, and this worries me, I push the rod in and early on, and it just comes to a hard stop. I pull it out and start over, but worry the jag is hanging up somewhere in the chamber, potentially damaging it.
What size patches (dimension) and brand work for you on what types of jags?
Phil
What size patches (dimension) and brand work for you on what types of jags?
Phil