Thread: Cleaning Rods

Size your patches correctly for whatever you use, they need to be firm but not tight. I've seen a lot of people use too much patch, and it can end up between the rod and the bore which I feel is just asking for trouble. At the least it will cause the rod to touch the bore more than it needs to. The patch is there to either put chemical in or take it out, if you have to be more aggressive there are brushes for that. If I'm using a mild abrasive like the bore shine or other carbon cutters I normally use an old worn brush with a wrap or two of patch cotton around it to hold the abrasive. Works for me anyway...