Thread: 17HMR barrel cleaning

As above. Use a specific .17 HMR cleaning rod. I prefer the carbon fibre rods over the steel ones. I use Hoppes #9 but anything that deals with copper and carbon will be best.

Originally Posted by Gunzrrr

As above. Use a specific .17 HMR cleaning rod. I prefer the carbon fibre rods over the steel ones. I use Hoppes #9 but anything that deals with copper and carbon will be best.

Interesting as to what material a rod should be, BP shooting with some guys the other week and they are using steel as it doesn't seem to affect the bore such as brass, aluminium etc, I know there are rules on steel on steel, but this was their thinking, interested in any thoughts!

Originally Posted by Maca49

Interesting as to what material a rod should be, BP shooting with some guys the other week and they are using steel as it doesn't seem to affect the bore such as brass, aluminium etc, I know there are rules on steel on steel, but this was their thinking, interested in any thoughts!

Hey Maca49 ... I'm no expert on cleaning rod technology but the guy who sold me my cleaning rods stocked a number of brands utilising different shaft materials and he said the carbon fibre rods had less likelihood of damaging the bore. I believed him and now all my rods are carbon fibre. Maybe I'm a sucker for a good story ... Hmmm ...