stainless steel vs. carbon fiber cleaning rods

[bugman1955]

I would like to know everyone's opinion about both.

[mtncwru]

The search function is your friend, and I hear it even works from under a bridge.

[bugman1955]

Thank you for your reply mtncwru. But I do not understand your reply, please verify.

[Andre]

At least 20 threads on cleaning rods, starting another will just lead to yet another flame war.

[ZD]

Personally, I have never used a carbon fiber cleaning rod, I just use a good quality coated rod from Dewey for my anschutz. I believe it is a steel rod with a neoprenne coating, or something like that. Works great for me. And as for the other responses, I'm not impressed. Yes the search function is great, but the man asked a question. He deserves a response if someone can answer his question. These kind of responses are a great way to chase away members.

-Zach

[bugman1955]

Thank you ZD.

[rbs]

I use and prefer a stainless rod, either Ivy or Pro Shot (have both), and a Merks bore guide. The carbon fiber had too much flex and the finish quickly became rough from contact with the rifling, same with the coated road. The stainless are considerably stiffer and as long as you don't try shoving too much down the bore don't seem to contact the rifling. The Merk's bore guide has an insert built to fit the diameter of the rod and helps greatly reducing flex. The Ivy rod has a better polished finish, but I have polished my Pro Shot with 400 wet/dry and use Lock Tite to secure the jag to the rod and make sure the fit is flush. I use the Pro Shot for patches, 1 1/8" square, and the Ivy for brushes.
Didn't see you at River Bend this year

[bugman1955]

RBS, I was not at River Bend this year. A new roof killed my chance of going. Hope to go next year.

[patriot]

Some worry that a coated rod would hold abrasive primer compound, but I doubt anyone knows for certain. I use a stainless Dewey with a good bore guide; wipe it down each pass.

Mark