Cleaning rod length, 40 or 44 inch?

[glug]

I am getting a Remington 700 SPS Varmint (26" barrel) and will be using a tipton rapid deluxe bore guide for cleaning. I want to get one of the tipton 1 piece carbon fiber rods.

Does anyone know what length would be the best fit? I'm thinking either 40 or 44 inch but not sure which one.

 

[50 Shooter]

Measure from the muzzle to the back of the receiver and then add a couple inches. That way it's long enough to go all the way through and then long enough so that your knuckles/fingers don't drag on the stock.

Don't forget to get the right diameter to fit in the barrel and be sure to get a good jag, brushes, patches...

 

[rcmodel]

Barring you measuring your rifle from the end of the barrel to the back of the receiver tang with a tape measure? And then adding bore guide & hand clearance to it?

I find having a too long cleaning rod is always better then having a too short cleaning rod.

rc

 

[Walkalong]

Yep, but I imagine 40" will be plenty. Maybe not though. I use 36" rods, but my barrels are 20 to 24" long, not counting the carbines.

 

[lightman]

Get the long one.That way you have plenty of length if using a bore guide and solvent port. Lightman

 

[rori]

Like has been said above measure to the back of the reciever PLUS the length of the bore guide Plus a few inches. Frank

 

[madcratebuilder]

It well depend on how you clean your rifle. On my precision barrels I well always run the patch/brush from breech to muzzle only, that necessitates a longer rod.

 

[glug]

Thanks for the feedback. The problem is I don't have the rifle in my hands yet (still in the 10 day waiting period in CA), but was hoping to get the cleaning rod before then. The bore guide I plan to use measures about 12-13", so maybe add on the 26" for the barrel and that could be just right for a 40" rod with 1-2 inches to spare? I guess the safest thing to do is to wait and measure.

My only concerns about getting the 44" is if it's too long and flexes excessively, and also I might want to transport it in the hard case I have which measures 51" long on the inside: http://www.opticsplanet.net/plano-m...her-double-scoped-rifle-case-with-wheels.html

I know the 44" is for the rod only, and I can't find out what the actual total length of the rod is including the handle.