Cleaning with felt pellets

[texasleftychef]

I learned about this in the ammo thread and didn’t want to hijack it any further. Can anyone explain the pellet cleaning method and process? Do these completely replace patches?

Only cleaning I’ve done in the past is with rods and patches down the bore. With a little dabbling in the foams.

Also an idea on price would be appreciated. I saw 500 on amazon for about $70.

Thanks again to everybody for all your help.

 

[quickdraw]

You use them like a patch only they fit the bore much better getting into the corners of the groove much better. I was very happy with the types of patches that I was using but these things not only work great but are also very safe in the way that they pass through the bore.

VFG Pellets and holder

 

[Kadams1563]

I see that you use patches most of the time and then every couple Hundred rounds use the pellets.

I’m gonna use them to knock down my carbon ring. I find that my Lapua brass is under minimum trim length and I can’t get it to grow. Had a pretty nasty carbon ring as a result.

 

[texasleftychef]

And the consensus is to pull rather than push? Also this is what you guys are saying when you run a wet patch between different types of ammo?

 

[quickdraw]

I've been using BoreSmith triangle cleaning patches over a nylon Bruch for my centerfire rifles. It has worked very well but since I bought the VFG pellets for my 22 I'm going to convert over to just the felt pellets for everything. I like the way they get into every nook and cranny of the bore and it also keeps the cleaning rod and brass pellet jag centered and away from the bore and crown. The pellets hold the cleaning solution well and distribute it well in the bore as well. The system is just a good way to protect the bore while you are cleaning it.

Some people also use the pellets with Kroil and Butch's BoreShine to work on the carbon ring issue. It was a popular combination for that issue. Since I switched to Bore Tech Eliminator though I've only used that and it cleans everything super quick and easy. 1 wet patch and 2 dry usually does the trick. If my centerfire starts to get too much of a buildup I might do that 2 or 3 repetitions. If I'm concerned about a carbon ring I just work a wet pellet up and down the chamber and the 1st few inches past the throat, back and forth 8 or 10 times. My cleaning times have been cut way down and with much less risk of doing damage to anything.

https://www.boretech.com/products/eliminator-bore-cleaner

 

[perttime]

I like to use foam AND pellets. Don't have a rimfire now, though.
Foam the barrel, and leave it while I'm doing something else.
Put the pellet holder on the rod, screw one pellet on the threaded part of the holder and place another on the skinny part. Push it through the barrel until the loose pellet comes out at the muzzle end - and pull the rod back with the other pellet still attached. Repeat until done. Or foam again if the barrel is really dirty.