Patches

[rkittine]

I have a large supply of 1 3/4" Square Patches that were recommended by Bob White at The Shooters Corner, for my 6.5x47 and I have a good supply of 1" Square Patches that I have been using for my .17.

What does everyone recommend for my:

.22s - Rim Fire and Center Fire?
6mm
.308

Stocking up my Range Box and am about to put in an order with Sinclair for some more stuff.

Thanks, Bob

 

[rmist]

22RF I use either 3/4" or 1 1/8" with a 22 jag
22 CF I use 1 1/8" with a 22 jag
6mm/243 I use 1 3/4" with a 22 jag
308 I use 1 3/4" or 2" round with a 270 jag (.250" diameter)

These are all square Pro-Shot patches. The 2" round are Pro-Shot as well. These are the best patches I've ever used !! The 22 jag is a Sinclair style and 270 jag is Pro-shot style. Your jag size will dictate what patch to use.
Hope this helps.

 

[rkittine]

Thanks, Just added them to my cart at Sinclair.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

6mm- 1 3/4sq on a 22jag is the br standard.

 

[BMW]

Not trying to hijack, but what about bore snakes ? Use them or not ?

I use them on the 308, 22lr, 5.56 AR, and 45.

I'm a two sizes fits all when it comes to patches.
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[Jay Christopherson]

Not trying to hijack, but what about bore snakes ? Use them or not.
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A bore snake is handy to have out in the field while you are hunting or something, in case you need to do a quick and dirty cleanup, but that's about it.

 

[rkittine]

I use Bore Snakes regularly on my shotguns and love them and I have used one on my Henry .22 Golden Boy as it is not that precision of a rifle and not as easy to clean and keep the action from getting any solvent into it. I have also wondered about using them on the new rifles I now have and figure even though you see the ads on here, that they are too low tech for Benchrest standards.

Bob

 

[K22]

The problem I've encountered with most patches is that they shred leaving residual threads in the chamber.

I've solved this problem by purchasing Hoppe's synthetic patches which do not shred. I purchase them in bulk at Midway. For my 224 and 6mm calibers I have to use a 22 and 270 patch together to get a proper fit with a Dewey jab. For the 308 I have to use a 45 caliber and 270 patch together.

This system works extremely well for me.

 

[Gabe22BR]

I go to wally world and get a yard of white cotton flannel , makes tens of thousands of patches for $3.00 a yard.....

I cut different sizes for different calibers..

 

[Mozella]

I go to wally world and get a yard of white cotton flannel , makes tens of thousands of patches for $3.00 a yard.....

I cut different sizes for different calibers..

I'm sending you three bucks so you can cut another ten thousand patches. You send me 5000 and you keep the other 5000. Deal?

 

[rkittine]

For nice smooth shotgun barrels, we have boxes of used (but washed and dried) Tee Shirts that cut up into nice patches.

Bob

 

[Outrider27]

I go to wally world and get a yard of white cotton flannel , makes tens of thousands of patches for $3.00 a yard.....

I cut different sizes for different calibers..

+1 ! Works great.

 

[Gabe22BR]

I'm sending you three bucks so you can cut another ten thousand patches. You send me 5000 and you keep the other 5000. Deal?

A cutting mat and a rolling cutter is all needed--right next to the fabric.