Cleaning patches.

[AllenOne1]

I have been using the Bore Tech brand with good results in my 6.5. They look an awfully lot like the Pro Shot patches in the pictures in this thread. ??? May have to price the Pro Shot against the Bore Tech next time.

 

[Rick300]

I find Pro Shot patches shed a lot of threads. I ordered some of the Midway branded ones and they are the best I have ever used. Wish I knew what brand they are.

 

[skeeljc]

Anyone have feedback on Dewey patches?

 

[linebaugh]

Since you plan to try something new, you might give the Boresmith triangular patches a try. They have some advantages. I use these as well as conventional patches.

Triangle patches:
http://store.rigelproducts.com/deofbe.html

Another tip -- experiment with different jag sizes. I got good results with a bigger patch on a 6mm jag in a 6.5mm bore.

Thank you. was looking for these last month to try and did not find the site.

 

[JMayo]

Pro shot & threads...
On my .22 ive learned the amount of threads to pull off the 1" patch so it'll go through.
On my 6mm I can pull of a few threads of the 2" if I'm wanting to just spread chemical not clear the barrel.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I got one of the rolling fabric cutters years ago, Fiskars.
Measure your favorite patch thickness.
Shower, clean up, trim facial hair, comb hair (in my case all three dozen of them) a splash of favorite cologne (not Hoppes #9 this time), make sure and clean under nails. Now that your ready go to the fabric store and measure the thickness of several bolts of white flannel. Find some that if not the same as your favorite patch, go thinner.

All the clean up and prep work to go to the store will pay dividends to the ladies there. Most are more than happy to help.

The rolling cutter and a straight edge you can make a pile of patches in just a few minutes. I bought several bolts of white flannel at a damaged freight out fit that had slight water damage in the late 80’s. I have all but used it up. Thread count will determine thickness most times. Lower thread count are not as tough as the higher.
FYI the edge with factory finish, cut these for shot gun patches.
I still buy a few 17 and 20 patches, but I darn sure won’t run out.
I did try T shirt scraps, I just hate them. Another cheap source can be laundry services that do bed linens, most will have flannel sheets.

JSH, are you sure your going to the fabric store just for patches?

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

Since you plan to try something new, you might give the Boresmith triangular patches a try. They have some advantages. I use these as well as conventional patches.

Triangle patches:
http://store.rigelproducts.com/deofbe.html

Another tip -- experiment with different jag sizes. I got good results with a bigger patch on a 6mm jag in a 6.5mm bore.

I use the triangle patches and their special brush together. They work great. Allows you to soak the bore with solvent and brush while doing so.

http://store.rigelproducts.com/bobrbfsintyn.html

After soaking for 15 min, I then use the correct size Pro Shot patches for final cleaning.

I would like to see someone make an AR type chamber cleaner, for other calibers besides .22 and .30.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Well either my jag is larger or ? I use the 1 3/4 patch for the 30 cal and it fits fine, not sure I could get a 2" patch through it. I do use the Park Hale jag

I think i use a 270 jag and 2” round patches on 30cal. I have 30 cal rods dedicated. I do pierce them a little off center when the barrel is pretty dirty and they are kinda tight but work good

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I use the triangle patches and their special brush together. They work great. Allows you to soak the bore with solvent and brush while doing so.

http://store.rigelproducts.com/bobrbfsintyn.html

After soaking for 15 min, I then use the correct size Pro Shot patches for final cleaning.

I would like to see someone make an AR type chamber cleaner, for other calibers besides .22 and .30.

What type chamber cleaner are you talking about? Most folks i know use a 45cal bore mop. Pma sells an action cleaning kit that works real good

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

What type chamber cleaner are you talking about? Most folks i know use a 45cal bore mop. Pma sells an action cleaning kit that works real good

I do have a kit similar to that. Can't remember the name at this moment. What I am talking about is this.



I'd like to have one for each caliber.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

I do have a kit similar to that. Can't remember the name at this moment. What I am talking about is this.

View attachment 1184299

I'd like to have one for each caliber.

What would the turtle neck on there do for you?

 

[Nick Caprinolo]

What would the turtle neck on there do for you?

It cleans the space between the chamber and the locking lugs as well as the locking lugs. I might have the nomenclature wrong, but I am sure you know what I am trying to describe.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

It cleans the space between the chamber and the locking lugs as well as the locking lugs. I might have the nomenclature wrong, but I am sure you know what I am trying to describe.

Yes i thought thats what you meant. Id put that action cleaning kit from pma or one of those from benchrite in there, but i cant think of a time youd need a wire brush to wipe grease out. The AR has a brush like that because of the carbon buildup of the design- its not really needed on a bolt action

 

[Tommie]

So is nobody using Parker Hale style jags? Why or why not?

 

[rjtfroggy]

Anyone have feedback on Dewey patches?

I use them all the time, occasionally there may be a loose thread but you can see it and cut it off.

 

[Ranger188]

Pro shot patches. Make sure you get the cotton flannel ones.
The size of the patch is determined by the size of your jag.
Just stick with the same size jag and find the size of patch that works best for
your application. I usually go one size smaller on the jag size.

 

[Shooter13]

I think i use a 270 jag and 2” round patches on 30cal. I have 30 cal rods dedicated. I do pierce them a little off center when the barrel is pretty dirty and they are kinda tight but work good

Okay, I'm not that smart! If something say for 30 cal that is what I get so I'll try one for the 270 and the 2" patch and see if it does better!! Thanks, (now taking the thinking cap off and relaxing).

 

[Shooter13]

So is nobody using Parker Hale style jags? Why or why not?

I do and love it, it allows me to stroke the patch back and forth and the patch stays put.

 

[Liven The Dream]

KUPAR Products
dkupar@aol.com

These are very good.
Started buying in 1990's at Camp Perry.
He has all sizes . May have to place a good size order ?

 

[JSH]

JSH, are you sure your going to the fabric store just for patches?

Lots of nice scenery.
Gotta admit as a young lad I was drug through a lot of fabric stores by my mom and two sisters, probably doesn’t bother me as much as some manly men,lol. And, when it seems I may know more about sewing than some of the folks in there.

Heck I made a quilt on my great grandmas tredel Singer one winter, I was about 13-14. Not bragging, but I can cook better than a lot of women, especially my ex.