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  1. 05-01-2014, 04:21 PM #5
    Maca49
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gunzrrr View Post
    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!
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