20 cal Cleaning stuff.

[TheOtherZilla]

I mostly prefer the Pro Shot stainless steel rods. Typically I use the Tipton jags, but I vary that some. For my 17's, 20's, and 224's, I use the rimfire 7/8 patches. BUT that said, I actually use 3 different manufacturers since the thickness varies between them. I use the patch that fits the jag and the bore correctly. Not too tight and bend the rod, and not too loose and not clean.

I have a few Tipton CF rods, but not that impressed with them. I'll include a picture of a Tipton 17 cal rod I received and had to return.

I've been most impressed recently with the Montana X-treme rods. Coated spring steel rods. Would go with them if I was starting over today. Got a bunch of Dewey's also, again not that impressed.

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Thanks!

 

[Mark W]

I finally landed on the stainless pro shot rod, but I absolutely hate cleaning 20 calibers as opposed to 22 and 24s which I rather enjoy. My only 20 sets in the back corner of the safe for this reason.

 

[Ledd Slinger]

I finally landed on the stainless pro shot rod, but I absolutely hate cleaning 20 calibers as opposed to 22 and 24s which I rather enjoy. My only 20 sets in the back corner of the safe for this reason.

Compared to 17s, the 20 cals seem like they are a walk in the park to clean!

I had a HMR back when they first came out. Hated cleaning that thing so I would just shoot it until it started shooting bad then clean the heck out of it. Would usually run at least a brick of 500 rounds in between cleanings.

I ran over 400 rounds thru my 204R without cleaning one day shooting gophers. It never did lose any accuracy. Tho it was quite the scrubbing session that evening so it was ready for the next day. I like to soak them over night with foaming bore cleaner. Makes for less rod work.