Patchworm in Canada or Equivalent?

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Dahsira

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Is there a patchworm supplier in Canada that doesn't involve paying stupid levels shipping costs?

I currently use a weed whacker line diy pull through and really like it; however I'm worried about it breaking while in the barrel cuz you know... It's DIY.

I looked at Otis and I don't like the idea of running anything that isn't nylon through the barrel without a bore guide and I'm looking for something quick and easy to do at the range right after a session while the barrel is still warm.

I kinda feel like I'm kicking the hornet's nest by even asking about cleaning a Rimfire but really I'm not asking if I should... I'm asking if there is a nylon patch pull through system similar to patchworm in Canada.

Thanks in advance for your advice!
 
Dahsira said:
I am hesitant to use Otis... My soul hurts trying to get anything metal through the chamber without abore guide. I've never actually handled the Otis setup but it seems similar to
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This is what I have, honestly I hate bore snakes/pull through cleaning systems but I have no doubts it will work. The only bore snake I have is for a 12g and I only use it while in my shop, never in the field. I have a 3 piece aluminum cleaning rod in my hunting pack with the appropriate brushes and jags.

The Otis however is braided cable with a nylon or plastic sheath, any metal end bits or attachment points for brushes or patches are brass, your barrel is harder than brass. If you’re that worried about damage stick to the bore guide and rod, which I prefer anyway, I have yet to use the Otis kit I have. Thought I’d use it in my pack but I doubt it could push out an obstruction in the field so I put in the 3 piece outers rod, in case I put the muzzle in the dirt while hunting.

Otis FG-100 B .177-22 Rim-Fire Cleaning Kit https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00EUZSB3E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_c.eqDb82CXVNV
 
Haven’t found them in Canada so went via *Bay.ca.
The patchworm and cleaning cloths(careful 2 different sizes ) can be bought from the same guy. I had the kit arrive the other day took about 10 days, think Penn.
 
Blastattack said:
Just Google "stuck boresnake" and find out. When they break, sometimes they don't come out, and then it's time for a new barrel. Whoever told you that boresnakes are the way to go should not be listened to for cleaning advice.
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An object stuck in the bore doesn’t necessarily mean a new barrel is required. Just the right tools to remove it. Rod Henderson, a Gun Smith in Edmonton has the tooling to remove bullets etc from bores using a high pressure grease gun set up.
This method avoids bore damage.
He has a video on you tube removing a live round from a chamber using the tooling.
 
257Wby said:
An object stuck in the bore doesn’t necessarily mean a new barrel is required. Just the right tools to remove it. Rod Henderson, a Gun Smith in Edmonton has the tooling to remove bullets etc from bores using a high pressure grease gun set up.
This method avoids bore damage.
He has a video on you tube removing a live round from a chamber using the tooling.
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Know what doesn't get stuck? Rods and patches. Why bother with the risk?
 
I use the PatchWorm from 20/20 Concepts in my CZ 455. The 455 has the ejector in a position that scratches any cleaning rod I try to put in there. I could always take out the bottom metal when cleaning but most times I'd rather not. I got the extra long pocket field kit, works great on everything I used it on. I also take it with me hunting in case I need it. Don't bother with the plastic case version, getting the wire back in the case is a huge pain. I keep mine in a ziplock bag now.
 
RangerPark said:
I use the PatchWorm from 20/20 Concepts in my CZ 455. The 455 has the ejector in a position that scratches any cleaning rod I try to put in there. I could always take out the bottom metal when cleaning but most times I'd rather not. I got the extra long pocket field kit, works great on everything I used it on. I also take it with me hunting in case I need it. Don't bother with the plastic case version, getting the wire back in the case is a huge pain. I keep mine in a ziplock bag now.
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I use one of these too, and have for years. I have 2 kits, + a /17cal cord. They used to be the only thing I used (without issue I might add) but I've since moved to Dewey rods..now Pro Shot. The Patchworm is always used for post-shoot/quick bore job when I get home...then when required, a full spa treatment with a good rod, bore guide, brush, patches, etc.
 
I have the Patchworm. Can't say I've used it much, but it looks very good. One of my favourites is the Napier pull through system. There are pre-made patches for it, but an old T shirt that can be sacrificed together with a pair of scissors can make more than a few.



There are others such as this one, which is popular among position shooters for quick cleaning during competition.

 
Blastattack said:
Know what doesn't get stuck? Rods and patches. Why bother with the risk?
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I agree with the use of properly fitted rods and patches and am not a big fan of bore snakes . However it is not always a cleaning tool the gets stuck in the bore. Bullets from squib loads and live rounds that are improperly sized for the chamber can be a problem. Knowing how to remove them safely without damaging the bore can save a lot of grief and expense.
 
I use an Otis with patches. I put a small piece of heat shrink over the brass end that you feed through the barrel. It works for rimfire and centre fire just fine for me. Just different sized patches and cleaning products.
 
RangerPark said:
I use the PatchWorm from 20/20 Concepts in my CZ 455. The 455 has the ejector in a position that scratches any cleaning rod I try to put in there. I could always take out the bottom metal when cleaning but most times I'd rather not. I got the extra long pocket field kit, works great on everything I used it on. I also take it with me hunting in case I need it. Don't bother with the plastic case version, getting the wire back in the case is a huge pain. I keep mine in a ziplock bag now.
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The 455/452 ejector plate can be easily modified to save your cleaning rod from scratches, also the top of the rod won't get pushed against the upper chamber wall. That's what I did with my 452. I got fed up with disassembling the rifle for a thorough cleaning.
There's a thread about it on Rimfire Central in the CZ forum.
Or, you can use a .17 cleaning rod, which I'm not a fan of. Each to their own, I guess.
 
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