PATCHES

[JSH]

I have found different jags me require different patches, because of OD and thread count/thickness.
One can get by fairly good with a 17 rod and jag, go to a 6mm patch.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

I placed an order with Rigel Products on Dec 31. No status change in the order, no shipment. Unable to email them questions??

 

[carbon]

For 204 I use a 17cal Montana X-treme jag that allows a back and forth motion due to its opposing ridges. Its backend diameter (where it meets the rod) just happens to be the exact same as my Proshot 17cal rod. Nice and smooth interface.

Using Hoppe’s #9, the first few patches I push through just once out the muzzle as I want the really dirty deposits out and not rubbed around. After 2-3 patches I then go to the back and forth method as it really shortens my cleaning time vs using “one-patch-one-pass” typical method. I can also concentrate on the throat area this way.

• Rod: Proshot 17cal SS
• Jag: Montana X-treme brass 17cal
• Patches:
  • ★ Proshot 1 1/8” square – initial use when dirty
  • ★ Proshot 1 3/8” square – use after above; tight but allows back/forth motion

I own the Montana 204 jag as well, which is the same backend diameter as their 17cal jag, so it would be used on my Proshot 17cal rod for the same reason. I found that with the 204 jag and Proshot 1” round patches that I’d get some quite tight pushes and some not…must be my lot of patches?

So I just use the 17cal solution. The longer patches cover more of the jag’s ridges anyhow, which makes me a little less concerned for the bore/crown and accidental contact.

The jag I use, below:

 

[TheOtherZilla]

Recently bought a .204 Ruger and to clean it I bought a rod and some patches from Dewey.

The rod is great but the patches I am not happy with!

They are woven too loosely and are pretty slow to absorb liquids. a lot just rolls off.

Can anyone recommend a better brand?

Hip

Here's what I do. Had the same issue. I buy Butch's 1-1/8 inch patches. Then I cut them a bit. . Trim some off two sides. Then I poke a hole in the middle with a pointy thing I have.
BUT, the last bag of Butch's I bought seem thinner, and I only have to cut two corners off a bit.
I use a pointy jag as that's all you can find.

 

[MTPaul]

For 204 I use a 17cal Montana X-treme jag that allows a back and forth motion due to its opposing ridges. Its backend diameter (where it meets the rod) just happens to be the exact same as my Proshot 17cal rod. Nice and smooth interface.

Using Hoppe’s #9, the first few patches I push through just once out the muzzle as I want the really dirty deposits out and not rubbed around. After 2-3 patches I then go to the back and forth method as it really shortens my cleaning time vs using “one-patch-one-pass” typical method. I can also concentrate on the throat area this way.

• Rod: Proshot 17cal SS
• Jag: Montana X-treme brass 17cal
• Patches:
  • ★ Proshot 1 1/8” square – initial use when dirty
  • ★ Proshot 1 3/8” square – use after above; tight but allows back/forth motion

I own the Montana 204 jag as well, which is the same backend diameter as their 17cal jag, so it would be used on my Proshot 17cal rod for the same reason. I found that with the 204 jag and Proshot 1” round patches that I’d get some quite tight pushes and some not…must be my lot of patches?

So I just use the 17cal solution. The longer patches cover more of the jag’s ridges anyhow, which makes me a little less concerned for the bore/crown and accidental contact.

The jag I use, below:
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Carbon - Thanks for sharing your cleaning regimen and some of the products you use. I too follow a similar method to yours in that the first series of wet patches with my cleaning solvent of choice, is pushed all the way thru the bore. I then follow this with a series of dry patches, "back and forth", until I am satisfied with the result. I also line up my patches next to one another so I can visually see the improvement over time.

I was curious about one product you mentioned: Montana 204 jag. I see Montana Extreme offers a 20-caliber brass jag with 5-40 threads, but I don't see mention of a 204 jag. Did you mean to reference the 20-caliber?