Rimfire cleaning ?

[redrockranger]

What size of patches do you use ?

 

[cwebster]

What size of patches do you use ?

1 3/8 sq proshot over parker-hale jag.

 

[JSH]

Size and thickness depends on jag.

 

[jpx2rk]

I use pro shot 1 1/8" square patches with just about any jag, but the jag does make a difference with each rifle.

 

[Hoser]

VFG pellets

 

[rebs]

1" boretech patches in 22 rimfire and 1 1/8" in my 223

 

[1Merlin]

1" round patches wrapped around a worn out bronze brush.

 

[Dave Way]

Anyone else use a BoreSnake?



It’s quick and I really don’t want a real thorough cleaning on a 22.

Dave.

 

[Dgd6mm]

3/4" patch 224/6mm ProShot jag

Dave, how many passes do you make with a boresnake?

 

[Dave Way]

One.

 

[buckeye68]

I have one just as a back up during a match. I did remove the bronze brush out of it. So far I’ve never needed it.

 

[BoydAllen]

What size of patches do you use ?

I mostly shoot 6mm calibers, and for those I use 1 3/8" square Pro Shot patches, with a .22 cal. Dewey piercing jag. I believe that there is little use for tight patches since the solvent tends to get squeezed off as they enter the bore.

 

[DShortt]

I like boresnakes for shotgun barrels. And that's all.

 

[BowChamp]

I use 1" and 1 1/8" patches for my 22LR cleaning.

 

[rebs]

what about the Otis rip cord?

 

[jepp2]

I use the 7/8" cotton patches. But as mentioned by @JSH it depends on the jag, the patch, and the location you attach the patch.

I also have 3 different thickness 7/8" cotton patches I use, as that is the preferred patch for my 17, 20, and 22 cal bores.

After reading the article in the link I am providing, I changed some of my practices and better accuracy has resulted.

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[Hi-NV Shooter]

VFG pellets

Yup, VFG pellets wouldn't use anything else. gives me the best control on how tight the fit is to the bore.

Lee

 

[Bill K]

I have just about went 100 % with the Tri-angle patches. In rimfire and centerfire, use the one's sold in packs for the size of bore. 17-20, 224 and larger. Work great on a jag.

 

[Doubs43]

I buy 3" square synthetic patches meant for shotguns. I cut them in half, fold them to form a 1 1/2 inch square and put them on a loop - for solvent - or 20 caliber jag when dry patching. I also use round .22 caliber cotton patches sometimes to dry patch.

 

[PWNolan]

I buy 3" square synthetic patches meant for shotguns. I cut them in half, fold them to form a 1 1/2 inch square and put them on a loop - for solvent - or 20 caliber jag when dry patching. I also use round .22 caliber cotton patches sometimes to dry patch.

Do these look like the synthetic patches you're referring to?



I bought a package (Outers) several years ago. I dislike them for cleaning barrels but it turns out they work perfect for using with the tuner cleaner I make. Cotton patches work ok too but they need to be cut down or they're a little too tight. I'd like to find a source for the synthetic patches to recommend to people who buy the tuner cleaner. The Outers part number on the package is now the same thing but they're cotton