Bent Carbon Fiber Cleaning Rod

[Phil3]

I have a Tipton carbon fiber cleaning rod, and noticed that straight out of the box, it is not straight. If you hold the handle in a vise, and turn the rod, the jag end scribes a 1/2" circle. I am very new to shooting in all respects, and do not know if that is normal, OK, or...? I used it today on a new barrel, and am now worried I may have harmed it. I am to shoot again on Sunday, so hopefully someone can give me some guidance asap (use rod or not). The rod is 36" long and looks to be slightly bowed. There are long marks on the rod where it looks like it contacted something moving back and forth (rifling I guess).

Thank you.

- Phil

 

[myerfire]

Re: Bent Carbon Fiber Cleaning Rod

I personally wouldn't worry about it. My rods after years of use aren't perfectly straight either. Your bore guide at the breech will keep the rod centered and your jag or brush will keep the end of the rod centered.
myerfire