dave1372 83 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. Quote Link to post
flytie 1 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. Dave, I have not looked up cleaning rods, but I do have a 6.5x55 which is .264" in imperial. If you are still not sure ring reloading solutions and they will see you right; http://www.reloadingsolutions.com/ ft Quote Link to post
murphymax 9 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. LOOK HERE http://www.casale2000ltd.com/cleaning%20kits.htm http://www.reevesuk.com/Gun+Care+%252526+Cleaning/Cleaning+Equipment/Hoppes+Boresnake%3Cbr%3ERifle.html better with borsnake far far better, i use these on all my rifles. Quote Link to post
Treacle Trackpad 6 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 (edited) When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. I have a Carbon Tipton .22-.264 rod. Does everything (including my 6.5) apart from the rimmy. 6.5mm equates to .264" by the way Edited March 31, 2010 by Treacle Trackpad Quote Link to post
RicW 67 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 6.5 divided by 25.4 = 0.2559055. Calibre is measured in three ways. 1.) Internal diameter of the barrel across the lands. This is the usual measurement in Europe. 2.) Internal diameter of the barrel across the grooves. This is the usual measurement in the USA. 3.) External diameter of the bullet. This is increasingly used. ".308" is the same calibre as 7.62, .30 and more. British .303 is now defined as .311. Anyway, what da flik. 6.5, .264, .260 are all the same. Ric Quote Link to post
SNAP SHOT 194 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 DO not skimp on the cleaning rod.... go for a dewey, or similar quality coated rods....... and get yourself a bore guide to go with it..... reloading solutions have the dewey's in stock... as should any good dealer.... Snap. Quote Link to post
sako trg 1 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. a good quality 22 will do it.dont forget the bore guide. Quote Link to post
jordang 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 The carbon Tiptons are excellent rods, I have them for all my rifles now Quote Link to post
dicehorn 38 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. As Snap Shot says get yourself a Dewey rod,bore guide and the Pro Shot spear jag. and either phosphor brush or nylon brush for your calibre. There are only one good sort of patches - the ones made by Pro Shot - they are made of better material - the others have inferior material and slide down the bore too easily. Reloading Solutions have all you need and will talk you through the purchase of the various items you need. Please dont listen about bore snakes unless you dont care about what happens to your crown. Quote Link to post
sage 0 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 When I just bought my new rifle silly twat that I am I forgot to but a cleaning rod! As most cleaning rods do more than one calibre I am not entirely sure which one I should be buying as they quote imperial sizes . I realise I am being a bit thick so can someone point me in the right direction please. As Snap Shot says get yourself a Dewey rod,bore guide and the Pro Shot spear jag. and either phosphor brush or nylon brush for your calibre. There are only one good sort of patches - the ones made by Pro Shot - they are made of better material - the others have inferior material and slide down the bore too easily. Reloading Solutions have all you need and will talk you through the purchase of the various items you need. Please dont listen about bore snakes unless you dont care about what happens to your crown. Right chaps, this has just got to stop! All this totally incorrect information that is being passed around the website. Sniping at bore snakes. Incorrect information resulting in people buying frightfully expensive cleaning solvents like Shooter's Choice, JB Compound, Dewey rods, Kano Kroil,Pro Shot jags and patches. Bore snakes are the finest piece of kit that has every been invented for the keen shooting man. I feel that every major rifle manufacturer should give one away free with every rifle. Bore guides should be abolished and oil should come in large cans with big nozzles so you can get a generous helping over everything to stop it rusting. Regularly used bore snakes made from that lovely stuff, nylon, impregnated with oil containing nice amounts of carbon,and any odd little pieces of metal that they pick up and absorb only makes the item slightly abrasive - nothing to worry about, any fool can pull them nice and straight down the bore without touching the crown, so what if the odd one breaks off and gets stuck in the bore? Thats what we have insurance for. In fact, I don't think we should clean centrefire rifles at all, let's allow carbon and copper to build up in the bore like lasagne - as the next shot will clear it through. Manufacturers build these tolerances into their barrels and bullet manufacturers understand that situations like these exist and allow for them. I think far too many of you are donning anoraks and becoming far too anal about your rifles and the care of them. As I said before, this has to stop, because if this carries on, you will be putting the likes of me out of business .... SAGE (gunsmith) Quote Link to post
macberran 2 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Reloading solutions supplied mine though I bought a pro-shot rod,v-nice too,and the bore-guide. 3 days I think it was. Edited April 1, 2010 by macberran Quote Link to post
dave1372 83 Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks for all the advice guys. I have ordered some bits and bobs from Reloading Solutions. Quote Link to post
Treacle Trackpad 6 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Thanks for all the advice guys. I have ordered some bits and bobs from Reloading Solutions. Come on then, don't keep it to yourself, wha ya get? Quote Link to post
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