Cleaning rod coated/non-coated

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OMJ

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Hey everyone question about cleaning rods.
I was cleaning my 20BR on the tailgate of my truck ( less smell in the house) and I bent my Dewey rod, I guess a tight patch? Couldn't pull it or push it.
started cleaning up the mess and noticed the rod was bent and in more than one place.
Road 75 mi. north to a well known shooting supply place and told the man at the counter What had happened and that I wanted another Dewey cleaning rod. He brought one out and it was uncoated. I made a remark and he said wait a minute he brought his out to show me and it was uncoated. He says that shoots Bench Rest and he uses a uncoated rod.
What are all of your opinions? Coated or uncoated rods?
This bugs me, I only have 302 rds. through the rifle and don't want to shorten
it's life.
 
Omj

do a search its the same as coated or uncoated bullets some say aye others nay.I go the coated its no biggie but the straightness:confused is the important thing.Jim :confused:
 
Thanks

Thanks for the replys!
I'm sorry if I posted this in the wrong catagory or something, I just wanted to know what most of you preferred coated or uncoated cleaning rods!
Jack
 
OMJ,

You didn’t mention if a bore guide was in use. I think regardless of the controversy of coated vs uncoated….most would agree a properly fitted bore guide is just as important as the cleaning rod.

If you are using a bore guide….disregard this post.

Landy
 
Omj

+1 on Huskers post. And, make sure the bore guide is sized for the rod and supports the rod at the back of the action. Lucas guides are great and inexpensive (about $35-40), which is cheap compared to the damage that can be done.
BTW, I have and use both coated and uncoated. Naked for BR and some others. The coated rods are now just backups.

Dennis
 
Thanks again!

Thanks for the replys. For awhile I thought I was an alien!
And yes, I use a rod guide from Russ Hayden (special order)
I have thought about a Lucas rod guide I might just get one? I am a fanatic
on cleaning and perfection.:eek:
The action is a BAT SV RBLP Jewel Trigger, Bartlein barrel= Items I've heard about from here on BRC.
Thanks a bunch
Jack
 
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