Do I need a bore guide for cleaning?

[Griff79]

Hi,

Is it recommended to get a bore guide when cleaning the AR platform? I have one for my .22 and 30-06. If so, which one would you recommend?

More dumb questions: is it OK to use my .20 1 piece Dewey cleaning rod it is 32" long? Also, I have jags and brushes for .22LR should I just use them to clean the .223 Wylde I am building or get something else?

Thanks,
Griff

Sorry for being such a nimrod

[Tim K]

Do use a guide. I have one but can't remember what it is, and it has no markings. Your Dewey rod will be fine if it's long enough. Depends on barrel length. .22 jags are perfect. Leave your brushes out of your new, expensive barrel.

[Hoser]

More firearms are damaged from improper cleaning than shooting dirty.

Without a doubt, get a bore guide. Also order a coated one piece rod while you are at it.

[BPTactical]

More firearms are damaged from improper cleaning than shooting dirty.

Without a doubt, get a bore guide. Also order a coated one piece rod while you are at it.

Listen to the Hoser.
To go along with what the Hose man said, most shooters clean their bores way too often. There is no need to spotlessly clean the bore after every range session, a bit of fouling doesn't hurt a thing and can in fact be beneficial. A lot of serious shooters won't seriously clean a bore until their groups start to degrade.
Maybe a damp patch followed by a dry. If it is going to sit a while an oily patch goes down the pipe.

[Delfuego]

Call Possum Hollow, the guy is super nice and I had my guide in a few days.

[Griff79]

Call Possum Hollow, the guy is super nice and I had my guide in a few days.

I went to their website, they didn't have any pricing. Do you know what they cost?

Thanks for the info guys, I can't wait to get my build finished.

Griff

[Delfuego]

I cant remember specifically. It was less than $50 w/solvent port (probably more like $30) shipped to my door. I believe they make the Sinclair bore guides for Sinclair. I originally looked into a Lucas bore guide, they are really nice but it was over $100 and 2-3 weeks wait.

[Tim K]

I think you're right, Peter, that is what Sinclair sells. That's the one I have (your mention of it jogged my memory), and it does its job.

Hose turned me on to VFG cleaning pellets instead of patches. I won't go back. With a bore guide, they virtually ensure that the rod never touches the bore.


http://www.brownells.com/gun-cleanin...prod13839.aspx

[davsel]

I recommend a Dewey. Simple - works great.
https://deweyrods.com/product/ar-15m...eech-rod-guide

[Irving]

I wish I would have asked this question years ago.