Proshot Cleaning rods .22-26 cal.

[Tony K Harper]

Tony,
Plinkerforlife is correct, and the Pro-shot rod does not vary more than .0005+or-. I f you're making a 2 piece rod guide, .190 reamer works perfectly for an aluminum insert. I also make delrin inserts for coated rods, and they vary a lot....Dewey .22 caliber is .195 to .210. the Boretech varies a lot as well. I really like the Pro-shot rods, but he's right about the length as well. They need to make a 40 or 42.

Gerry

Gerry/linekin, that is exactly the info I needed.
Some years back someone made some Delrin rod extensions to fix the shortness problem. I'm sure I have one somewhere I've just got to find it.

TKH

 

[Knotwild]

Whether using a 17 or a 20 cal rod, it is important to get the size of the jag you use and the patch size right and to use a bore guide. Otherwise you get rods stuck in the barrel and/or bend the rod.

 

[linekin]

Gerry/linekin, that is exactly the info I needed.
Some years back someone made some Delrin rod extensions to fix the shortness problem. I'm sure I have one somewhere I've just got to find it.

TKH

Clint use to sell the delrin extensions. Check with him.

 

[plinker4life]

I use a 20 cal jag & 1 1/2 Pro Shot patches & it "feels" right to me. A skoosh less than snug & glides right thru. I don't think its a good idea to fight a patch down thru there. Been a while since I cleaned a CZ but would likely use a smaller patch, 1" or so.
I prefer the Pro Shot to my Ivy for the shorter length. I'm close to the guide when thru but haven't had anything longer than a 24" barrel too. The Ivy however is 8/32 & I've only used a 22 jag & 3/4" patches with it. Haven't patched with it in years though, just brush with it.

Thanks.......Im going to try a big patch on a .20 cal jag and see what it feels like.

 

[ddkearney]

Tony,

That someone who made the polymer rod extensions was Don Leidich, Bore Rider Barrel Care Products. He made std and extended length polymer jags and brush holders. I have a few in centerfire calibers. Unfortunately, he stopped making them in 2016.

Don