Gun Cleaning "hardware"

[EddieCoyle]

That looks pretty compact and complete. I've actually never used a boresnake. Does it completely replace a rod & brush?

Not for a rifle that fires jacketed bullets.

 

[Chrisg67]

Get a tackle box for fishing, they work great for the bulk of it and other trinkets.

ooh that is a good idea!

 

[Tim94gt]

I use a small craftsmen tool box for storage of my cleaning supplies. It works out great and keeps things pretty organized.

I use the plastic holders that come with the cleaning kits to keep the bore brushes and jags from getting mixed up.

 

[Keystone]

For most pistols, buy one of these.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/G-I-M-9-M1911A1-Pistol-Cleaning-Rod-/160489364439

The tip has a threaded end for your bore brush and I find they fit most calibers.

Steel cleaning rods give me the heeby jeebies. It's probably fine, but I err on the side of caution.

 

[foggy65]

Excessive cleaning, especially with steel cleaning rods probably damages more guns than any other cause. Boresnake and Otis have the right idea:

http://www.otisgun.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=B2620C31B5D94E769AC021087302D2A0

 

[FireMedic102]

I use this, it has worked well for me. It is not perfect but the stuff is organized for the most part.

 

[s4mt3k]

that's a nice toolbox ^^, never seen one with so many trays for little things

 

[Chris]

I've almost entirely switched over to using the Otis cleaning kit. Uses a coated cable to pull the Jag, Brush, Patch through rather than push. Being flexible, you can clean from the chamber end of just about anything. The patches are designed to be folded to cover several calibers.

Not the cheapest, but worth it in my book.

 

[troda]

+1 for the Otis kit. I have a master kit and a borelighter. Use mostly clp and the.....whatever the "7" stuff that I can't recall the name due to TMB.(too many bdays )

 

[Keystone]

+1 for the Otis kit. I have a master kit and a borelighter. Use mostly clp and the.....whatever the "7" stuff that I can't recall the name due to TMB.(too many bdays )

probably mpro7. I use it, works well enough for me.

 

[KBCraig]

I'm in the camp that says a hard steel (one-piece, of course) cleaning rod is safer for your gun than an aluminum or vinyl coated one.

Why? Your barrel is hardened; the rod isn't going to directly harm it, if you use a guide and reasonable care. Aluminum or plastic/vinyl coatings, though, pick up grit and that can do a lot of damage.

 

[Bill Nance]

I use this, it has worked well for me. It is not perfect but the stuff is organized for the most part.

Wanna come over to my house and organize me like that? I'm impressed. All my stuff is thrown into a box with the bore brushes in a ziploc bag.

 

[z0mbi]

THIS sounds like what I need!! Is this the one? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gun-Maste...Kit-with-Aluminum-Case/4939699#Specifications

You're going to end up with a lot more than that box has molded spaces to fit them into. Just get a tackle box with plastic dividers at an arts and crafts store or Home Depot or something. You can keep everything very organized with a label maker.

*EDIT: Missed TA77's post. That is perfect.

 

[el duderino]

Get a tackle box for fishing, they work great for the bulk of it and other trinkets.

Yep, bought a roll up kit ended up throwing away the roll and putting everything in a tackle box, works much better at keeping it organized with my other cleaning kits.
Recently bought this kit, havnt used it yet (havnt been to the range in over a month, I feel dead inside) but it feels like a solid tool thats not going to snap like the last rod I used to clean my new (to me) mosin nagant.

 

[Sprocket]

Bore-Snake - caliber/gauge dependent
toothbrush = invaluable
Hoppes #9 = Channel #9
bronze brushes for tough stuff cleaning - caliber/gauge dependent
dentist/doctor picks for anal retentive cleaning - sometimes you gotta...

If you really want a FKA clean - use an old sonicare, etc, electric toofbrush head and plenty of your favorite solvent - spit polish shine on the surfaces

Store the boresnakes in CCI 100 Rd plastic containers - label the tops and GTG - keep the Hoppes flowing

 

[JimB]

i made a rectangular box out of pine, it stands about 4" high, everything

has a place. when its time to clean grab the box and head for the bench.

 

[Billsail]

My cleaning supplies are VERY disorganized. I did, however, invest in a one-piece carbon fiber cleaning rod. No metal joints along the length to catch on anything. Storage is a problem, but I place it in a rifle case if I need to bring it to the range. It was expensive, probably as much as some of the complete kits, mentioned above. Sorry, but it's been too long, and I can't remember the brand, as it's unmarked. Hopefully, no more mucked-up crowns for me. So far, so good.

ETA: The rod is 35". Brand is "Gunslick". Great ball-bearing handle.

 

[s4mt3k]

Thank you for all the great ideas guys. I will be setting up a workbench in my garage this summer and I'm going to specify a location specifically for gun cleaning. I want to split the cleaning tools in two; compact pack for the range for emergency cleaning, and an extensive setup for the garage where I will actually be doing the cleaning.

I have so many ideas from all of your suggestions, thank you all again. I will update with my purchases!

 

[TY43215]

DEWEY Rods with proper brushes for caliber you use.

 

[Billsail]

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[Rob G]

Otis kit. Can't go wrong small (take up way less space then a traditional kit) come with soft case and clean great. They make multiple kits in differant sizes. I got a kit that will clean all my guns kit came with with 12ga 20ga 22 9 40 45 762x39 and a couple other calibers that i can't remember at the moment. The kit patches solvent all fit in the small side pocket of my range bag. Absolutely one of the best gun related idioms i ever bought.

 

[s4mt3k]

Browsing their site... This is thing is friggin sweet:

Link to the mad expensive kit pictured above: http://www.otisgun.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=42C53F70C0A941A2B942452A4E83C9CF

 

[Maxspeed]

here's mine

 

[GunGrey]

I go one of those wood tool box kits for a xmas gift. everything goes in there it just gets tossed in side too ill sort threw it when i need somthing

 

[z0mbi]

Here's my kit:

 

[s4mt3k]

Here's my kit:

I use this, it has worked well for me. It is not perfect but the stuff is organized for the most part.

lol

 

[s4mt3k]

so where did you 2 get that toolbox from

 

[z0mbi]

so where did you 2 get that toolbox from

Lowes for me.

lol

*edit: we even took the same exact number of compartments out of them, hahaha, just in different spots.

 

[Chris.Cal]

Any input, likes/dislikes on this kit? http://www.scheelssports.com/webapp...ogId=10101&productId=232859&categoryId=122161 It's on sale at Dicks Sporting Goods for $39.99.

 

[GML]

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3982208&cid=CSE:GoogleProductSearch