Buying first set of cleaning tools

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Hi, I'm looking to start my cleaning supply collection, I have several rifles in 7.62x54r and 7.62x39mm and pistols in various calibers. Anyone recommend a good place to pick up the basics to clean my guns and look after them after a range session ? Brass cleaning rods, patches, etc.

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one word- DEWEY - it's more expensive than the rest, but it's coated and won't scratch your bore- hoppes 9 or eds red or shooters choice for bore cleaner, patches you make from old bed sheets, anything but stainless steel for brushes and change your patch every time u do a pass- that's why they sell patches by the thousand- i'm assuming your '54 is a mosin, so take the bolt out and clean from the breech end- you should ALLWAYS clean from the breech- if you HAVE to clean from the barrel, use a crown/bore protector, a slotted jag, and put the rod /jag in first, then patch in the action and clean on the back- stroke- as far as supplies go any gun shop will do- just shop around for best price
 
Its too bad you just missed the Orangeville gun show on Sunday. Theres a vendor there that sells all kinds of gun cleaning supplies and rods. If your in Toronto, check out either Flaherty's Sail,or Bass Pro. Cabelas is a little farther north, and Amazon has everything you'll need as well.
 
For the rifles either a Dewey or Pro Shot one piece rod. I've got both and they are both great products. Also buy and use a crown protector for anything you need to clean from the muzzle end.

For pistols the screw together stuff is OK but even there I broke down and bought a Dewey pistol length rod and found I like it a lot more. My threaded extensions are now mostly used for short swabs threaded through the eye style patch holder for mopping around in the actions. And again for stuff from the muzzle end use a crown protector.

Aside from the bore brush or jag with patch the crown protector is always the first part that goes into the bore and the last thing that comes out for muzzle end cleaning.

Most of the time a good fitting cylinder shaped jag with a patch is all you need to clean the bore. I used to use brushes as a first step all the time. But now I only use a bore brush if I can see any residue after the patch and round jag cleaning. You're looking for dark lines along the rifling ridges as signs of stuff which needs a brushing.

When it fits right the round jag and patch should need a firm push to move down the bore. If it's too light it won't force the patch to clean in the edges of the rifling. If it's light then switch patch brands to find a thicker and firmer patch material. If it's REALLY light then you can use two patches for a firm cleaning pass.

Don't try to do all your cleaning with one really small size rod. If you have a small rod for smaller bores and have rifles with larger bores as well then buy TWO rods so you're not trying to clean the bigger sizes with a thin whippy rod that flexes into a curve and rubs hard on the bore.

I know it seems counter intuitive for us to be suggesting a hard steel rod but when you understand how grit can become embedded in softer plastics or softer metals like brass or aluminium it makes more sense. A brass rod won't actually cut into steel. But with handling and time grit and hard particles of dust can be pressed into and held by the softer metal where it will scuff away at your bore. Which is exactly how lapping is done and how a lead lap can cut hardened steel when treated with the right abrasives. So one way to avoid this possibility is to use a steel rod and just keep it clean.
 
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