cleaning patches

[kayaker]

I have 177-22 & 25 cals I use heavy fishing line for the 177 & a crown saver pull thru for the 22s & 25s just wondering where some of you guys are buying them from & if your using powder burner patches also . Haven't seen anybody mentioned this but I'm curious , as far as the cleaners I know that part . Some times they just seem hard to pull thru . Thanks in advance Darell

 

[riazp]

With regards to the fishing line, I got tired of buying patches so I now use cotton packing string folded over a few times, 3 for .22 and 5 for .25.

the stuff comes in different widths and is super cheap at any hardware store. You can get the string to be as tight or loose as you need in the bore, the twist in the chord also acts as a dirt trap when pulling through.

 

[Springrrrr]

An old cotton undershirt and a pair of scissors goes a long way.

 

[elh0102]

I use 3/4" cleaning patches, available from any of the major suppliers. They don't cost much, figure my time is worth more than it would cost to cut up T shirts and rags. Given the various barrels I clean, I have bags of patches, from 3/4" up to 2". Your correct size may vary, based on the design of the pull-through, your technique, and what you put on it. But, 3/4" works well for me on .22, using a PatchWorm and the .22 button, with a little Ballistol. Without the button, a 1 1/8" patch works okay. And I think the patch should feel reasonably tight. 

 

[h2okenny]

I hadn't heard of using string before. Sounds like a really good idea, gotta give that a try.

 

[cfarm]

Guess I am what's known as a high volume shooter. I have a rifle, pistol (steel plates) and airgun range on my property. I go through a lot of cleaning patches. I use a rotary cutter (link below) to cut up old tee shirts (light colored). Sure makes the process easier and quicker and with the cost of patches will pay for its self quickly. Add a metal straight edge and you are good to go. I actually place the mat on a corner of my work table and run a steel t-square off of it to make both vertical and horizontal cuts,works for me. https://www.amazon.com/Rotary-Cutter-Self-Healing-9x12/dp/B079347RFX/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=rotary+cutter+set&qid=1554725512&s=gateway&sr=8-7

 

[kayaker]

. Thanks for all the replies guys & I realize I forgot to mention the size ( elh0102 ) thought about the patch worm from Steve after watching all his video's you guys came up with some good ideas hope this helps out some of the new people too . Thanks a lot again Darell

 

[kayaker]

Will give them all a try see what method works best for me . cfarm interesting cutter would work good for just making grease rags as I never have sharp scissors

 

[fxairgunner]

I just use the same cotton cleaning patches that I use to clean my powder burners.

 

[Guest]

Same here. But I use Brownell's 1 3/8" woven patches on a .22 spear tip jag to clean the .25's. Fits pretty snug, even when oiled with Rem-Oil I use to clean the bores with.

 

[kayaker]

unionrdr Thanks for the reply .

 

[Drumsnguns]

I go by the fabric store and try not to make all the lady’s there too nervous and I get about 5 or so feet of white flannel. They are so relieved when I ask to buy material, haha. 

Then I cut it up into patches as needed. I’m good for about a year since I don’t clean too often and it doesn’t take many patches as the flannel is thicker and really drags stuff out. I just eyeball the size. I think I cut 1.25-1.5” squares. Give or take. Too big and it gets real hard to pull through. Bigger ones go to my .38 Special. 

KP 

 

[elh0102]

You guys who cut up cloth, have you figured what it costs to buy good patches? If you like doing it that way, more power to you. I figure there's way too much good bourbon to sip to spend the that time with scissors and old T shirts or bought fabric. Guess its one of the small luxuries I worked 40 years to enjoy! 

 

[Drumsnguns]

It takes all of about 3-4 minutes to cut a 1.5" strip and then cut that by 1.5" It ain't brain surgery ....1.5, 1.3, 1.7" who cares. I think I get 20 patches from one strip. Takes 5 patches to clean and dry the bore. I've used those thin store-bought patches and I just prefer the heavier material.

And, I'm a Scotch drinker so plenty of time left over to enjoy a glass or two of Oban.....neat



Cheers,

K

 

[RM100GUY]

Been using "Bounty" paper towels as long as I can remember, just tear off what you need, cheap, clean soft, I'll never use anything else.

 

[Drumsnguns]

Bounty, love it!