I have 4 different cleaning kits, and have came to the realization, that none of them come with all great parts. some better then others, but im not completely satisfied with any of them. im looking to, piece by piece, build my own kit with quality parts and want to see what your recommendations are
I have always used one cleaning rod, one of those 3-ish piece rods that are "universal" for all calibers. and I have decided to go with Dewey one piece coated rods, that are specific to the bullet diameter of the rifles ( such as a rod for 30 cal rifles that i can use in both 30-06 and 30-30 rifles).
But i am not sure about for shotguns and handguns and my .22 rifles. i could go with more Dewey rods, or just go with bore snakes (never used one i have just read alot of good reviews and seen a lot of folks on here talk about them)
also, for Jags, at least one of my kits has brass jags, no particular brand that i know of. but i am seeing a lot of options out there, theres brass jags from different brands, then i found these O-Ring Jags that are a bit pricey, but i have to be in no hurry so its not a big deal ($10 a jag) that i dont see a lot of information on, but the few threads and reviews i have found have been good. of coarse, if i choose to use a bore snake, i dont need these if i understand there operation correctly.
and theres tons of other parts as well that i could use some guidence on for better quality. Im not trying to be budget friendly, unless its something crazy. at one piece at a time its an easier pill to swollow.
and lastly, organization, my "big shot" kit (its the one that looks like a big shotshell if you have ever seen those) i love for its orginization. all the pieces screw down in there designated spot. the enter kit can be turned upside and everything stays. i like this system, but dont want to mix my DIY kit with this one so i would need a seperate container.
also, for cleaners. i have always just used hoppes #9 and there gun oil. i cant say i am a fan of there oil, just never got around to trying much else (other then rem oil when i first started)
I am looking at frog lube or gunzilla. but i dont know if these are to be used just as an oil, thus still needing a good cleaning agent first, or an all-in-one type deal. i am trying to read up on them now, but feel free to input.
I have always used one cleaning rod, one of those 3-ish piece rods that are "universal" for all calibers. and I have decided to go with Dewey one piece coated rods, that are specific to the bullet diameter of the rifles ( such as a rod for 30 cal rifles that i can use in both 30-06 and 30-30 rifles).
But i am not sure about for shotguns and handguns and my .22 rifles. i could go with more Dewey rods, or just go with bore snakes (never used one i have just read alot of good reviews and seen a lot of folks on here talk about them)
also, for Jags, at least one of my kits has brass jags, no particular brand that i know of. but i am seeing a lot of options out there, theres brass jags from different brands, then i found these O-Ring Jags that are a bit pricey, but i have to be in no hurry so its not a big deal ($10 a jag) that i dont see a lot of information on, but the few threads and reviews i have found have been good. of coarse, if i choose to use a bore snake, i dont need these if i understand there operation correctly.
and theres tons of other parts as well that i could use some guidence on for better quality. Im not trying to be budget friendly, unless its something crazy. at one piece at a time its an easier pill to swollow.
and lastly, organization, my "big shot" kit (its the one that looks like a big shotshell if you have ever seen those) i love for its orginization. all the pieces screw down in there designated spot. the enter kit can be turned upside and everything stays. i like this system, but dont want to mix my DIY kit with this one so i would need a seperate container.
also, for cleaners. i have always just used hoppes #9 and there gun oil. i cant say i am a fan of there oil, just never got around to trying much else (other then rem oil when i first started)
I am looking at frog lube or gunzilla. but i dont know if these are to be used just as an oil, thus still needing a good cleaning agent first, or an all-in-one type deal. i am trying to read up on them now, but feel free to input.
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