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cleaning rod
A cleaning rod is a firearm maintenance tool that can be used to clean the inside (bore) of a gun's barrel, and is made in different sizes for use on different barrel lengths, calibers and gauges. It is a sturdy, long, thin, straight rod typically made of metal, rigid plastic or carbon fiber, and usually has a handle at one end for gripping and threadings at the other end for attaching cleaning accessories. It is used to push brushes, mops and cotton patches through the bore to deliver solvents and scrub away foulings, or to physically remove any obstructing objects such as a squib load.
Commonly, a breech-end extension tube, known as a bore guide or rod guide, is also used in conjunction with the cleaning rod to prevent cleaning solvent from spilling out into the receiver, and to keep the rod supported and centered inside the bore in order to minimize potential damage to riflings. Similarly, a muzzle guide or muzzle guard might be used if the cleaning rod is to be inserted from the muzzle end of the firearm in order to protect the crown of the muzzle from mechanical damage.
A cleaning cord, also known as a "bore snake", is an alternative gun care tool to a cleaning rod. A bore snake is a flexible fabric cord with a tapered thin end that has a weight attached to it, in order to help the initial feeding of the cord through the breech end of the barrel. When the thin end has been fed throughout the other end, the rest of the cord is then dragged towards the muzzle, scrubbing the bore along the way. A bore snake often has one or more integrated brushes to help clear away more stubborn contaminants, and may also be used to apply lubricants.
Evidently these are difficult to find as their size is proprietary to the Polish Tantal (side-folder AK-74). Kindly let me know if you have one laying around that you're willing to part with.
I have two Otis cleaning kit that have Gerber multi tools. I believe they are contracted and made for the military.
Black kit $99
Tan kit $74
New in package not opened
Selling a Bore Tech Proof Positive 30 caliber, 30" cleaning rod which is too small for my rifle. Has a ding on the tip, only cosmetic damage, threading was not damaged. $40+shipping or FTF
WTS-
J. Dewey Nylon Coated 1 PC Cleaning Rod model # 22C- 44.
44 inch nylon coated rod with .20 caliber Brass Jag #20 JM and adapter. Appears to be unused in original packaging with small mark on handle as shown in picture.
$15.00 - must meet at Sportmans warehouse on 82nd Avenue Portland...
Looking for these for a chinese sks with spike bayonet. I'll probably ask for pics if you have a stock.
If you also happen to have a top cover along with these parts I may be interested.
Sorry no electronic funds, but I will take cash, USPS MO, or even your check if you appear to be a good guy with a decent background on here.
Please include your shipping info when you PM me with what you want. Trying to keep track of all this stuff is hard on an old dude.
Please post in the...
Hello,
Like the ad says, looking for a quality .22 to .26 cleaning rod, used OK.
One with a ball bearing handle like a Tipton or a Dewey or similar.
Thanks, Southpaw