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Sinclair International Gun Cleaning Cradle - kaput?

Shinbone

Has Sinclair stopped producing their single and double gun cleaning cradles? I have (I mean "had") two of the double hunting rifle cradles and find them very convenient. Unfortunately, one of them has wandered off, and I would like to replace it. But, I do not see any of the usual internet retailers, including Brownell's, listing these cradles as available.

 
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From what I can tell, Sinclair has been totally absorbed in Brownell's, which in turn has moved more into focusing on the mainstream aspects of shooting (i.e. AR pattern rifles and combat and defense type pistols.)

A lot of the precision stuff seems to have been abandoned. Cleaning rod cases, action cleaning tools, Competition rests; most still listed on Brownell's site, but not stocked.
 
Shinbone said:
Curious - what makes the PMA preferable over the Sinclair?
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For me (even if the Sinclair was available) the PA is a sleeker, cleaner design and no big flat panels or corners of any kind. Far better for travel (takes down with two small screws. Despite how it looks, I can put in a table and apply as much force as I need to get an oversized patch down the barrel without it moving an inch.
 
divingin said:
From what I can tell, Sinclair has been totally absorbed in Brownell's, which in turn has moved more into focusing on the mainstream aspects of shooting (i.e. AR pattern rifles and combat and defense type pistols.)

A lot of the precision stuff seems to have been abandoned. Cleaning rod cases, action cleaning tools, Competition rests; most still listed on Brownell's site, but not stocked.
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^^^Pretty much. They (Brownells/Sinclair) also abandoned their longtime small suppliers one of which I think became 21st Century? It probably hurt at first but looked like it was a good opportunity for them. Where I’m going with that is even though Brownells is a huge advocate it probably pays to support the little guys in our niche for some things rather than the big guy.
 
WSnyder said:
^^^Pretty much. They (Brownells/Sinclair) also abandoned their longtime small suppliers one of which I think became 21st Century? It probably hurt at first but looked like it was a good opportunity for them. Where I’m going with that is even though Brownells is a huge advocate it probably pays to support the little guys in our niche for some things rather than the big guy.
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Benchrite and pma worked there as well before going on their own with the brownells merger.
 
divingin said:
From what I can tell, Sinclair has been totally absorbed in Brownell's, which in turn has moved more into focusing on the mainstream aspects of shooting (i.e. AR pattern rifles and combat and defense type pistols.)

A lot of the precision stuff seems to have been abandoned. Cleaning rod cases, action cleaning tools, Competition rests; most still listed on Brownell's site, but not stocked.
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Sad but true. I buy very little from Brownell's after their absorbtion of Sinclair Int'l. The quality is just not the same as it used to be.
 
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