Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

[BlueStateCaptive]

I need to buy cleaning equipment for my 5r. The rifle is not broken in yet. What is everyone using? Rods, jags, brushes, solvents, etc. I wanna put together a list and do one order at Brownels or Sinclair.
Thanks for the input

eric

 

[jbell]

Re: Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

You need first and foremost a GOOD boreguide and sinclair or brownell (same company) midway ect. donot sell any good ones. Call D & B Supply (scopeusout.com) and get a lucas bore guide!! You first need to decide what rod you will use b/c the guide is fit to the rod, I recomend a Dewey or a Bore Tech. I like the brushes that sinclair sells, and as far as jags the Bore Tech are my favorite but the ones you can get from sinclair are good too, I dont like a Dewey style jag though. If you get a dewey rod you need a jag adapter. You will need good patches and the Butches are the best. For solvent I think TM Solution is the best for all around cleaning. If you have heavy copper fouling I think the Bore Tech Eliminator is the way tog but the Montana Extreme copper solvent is very good also. Good luck and dont get into a rush let the solvent do the work.

 

[Switchblade]

Re: Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

Sinclair Boreguide
Dewey coated rod
Parker Hale patch jag
DIY padded rifle stand made of plywood and 1x2, foam and towel
Basically I put my list together on the Sinclair site and hit BUY

If you have any questions, the reps at SInclair will steer you through and give you solid recommendations

 

[ORD]

Re: Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sinclair Boreguide
Dewey coated rod
Parker Hale patch jag
DIY padded rifle stand made of plywood and 1x2, foam and towel
Basically I put my list together on the Sinclair site and hit BUY

If you have any questions, the reps at SInclair will steer you through and give you solid recommendations

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All of what Switchblade said, plus:

1 - Quality cotton flannel patches
2 - Quality bore solvent (Bore Tech, Shooters Choice, Butch's, Miltec...long list, but all are good quality)
3 - Quality Bronze bore brush

Sinclair is an excellent, one-stop-shop for everything you'll need and their prices are pretty reasonable. Also, if you don't want to go the DIY route for a cleaning cradle/vice, Sinclair sells several models for around $50 that are all nice and will do the job well.

Good Luck!!

 

[phideaux]

Re: Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

I made it easy on myself and just use my Otis kit.

 

[Joe Myles]

Re: Cleaning Equip. for my 5r

I second the lucas bore guide
http://www.6mmbr.com/catalog/item/1433308/954882.htm