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    Caretaker - Gone But Not Forgotten jakewire's Avatar
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    Cleaning rods

    I'm in the market for a couple of new cleaning rods, Both my Paker Hale have seen better days and would like to replace them
    I see Neil Hayes is not the agent anymore and I can't seem to find any eg Workshop innovations are out of stock
    Does any one know where I can get them as I have the fittings and they don't seem to fit the american ones

    Or alternately another quality brand
    Cheers.
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    I think Ive seen PH @HF Taupo.
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    Neil still has some parker hale stuff, it's worth a phonecall
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    Richard Wilhelm does Dewey wilhelm arms and optics
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    Neil still has some parker hale stuff, it's worth a phonecall
    If only to be told why he lost the agency........
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    I have Dewey rods coupled with Lucas custom bore guides specific to brand and chambering. Both excellent quality items.

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    @Spitfire.
    Thanks, I'll look up Dewey rods.
    You are a retailer or are you just letting me know thats what you use?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    Neil still has some parker hale stuff, it's worth a phonecall
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    Cheers, I've just contacted him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woody View Post
    I think Ive seen PH @HF Taupo.
    Thanks @Woody
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    Long since pensioned off my Parker Hale rods.

    Now use Boretech coated, Tipton carbon fibre.

    Not a fan of stainless uncoated rods although the SS fans will argue the coated ones like Boretech are prone to pickup.
    I have never had that problem and keep my rods spotlessly clean and they are stored in plastic water pipe.

    Both the Tipton and the Botetech have excellent ball races in their handles - very important. Handles are decent sized. Boretech tip is also Cu solvent resistant so no false Cu indications whilst cleaning.

    The Tipton is great rod. It has the added advantage of the rod extending thru the handle so if you have a woops and have a tight patch you can tap the end of the the rod to free it, without damaging the handle.

    When I first went away from PH I used adaptors with my old PH jags etc.

    I do have one SS rod - a Pro-Shot which I use on my 22s. Nice rod with a excellent handle. Made by a small family company in the states.
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    I've googled Dewey, can't seem to get alot of info on the rods, they seem to sell alot of tee shirts , women's tanktops , caps, grease and field kits

    Bore tech I'm having alot more success with, cheers @zimmer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WillB View Post
    Richard Wilhelm does Dewey wilhelm arms and optics
    @jakewire , I’m giving him a call midweek as I need a rod myself.


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    Cheers Danny I'm looking for a 30 cal and up and a 270/ well 6.5 and down, would prefer not to have to buy a separate 224 as well if possible.
    Neil is letting me know what he still has in stock, if I can't get what I am used to there will look at the dewey or the bore tech
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    I recently bought a Dewey rod from Gun City in Auckland. They bought it up from Wellington.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jakewire View Post
    @Spitfire.
    Thanks, I'll look up Dewey rods.
    You are a retailer or are you just letting me know thats what you use?
    No, just what I use. Bought mine when living in the US. Better than Tipton, but likely cost more too.
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