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Recommended cleaning patches

Post by Skadoo » 18 Oct 2016, 9:39 am

Anyone have a preference for the type of cleaning patch they're using?

Or all same-same.

Thoughts?
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by bladeracer » 18 Oct 2016, 10:20 am

Skadoo wrote:Anyone have a preference for the type of cleaning patch they're using?

Or all same-same.

Thoughts?



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I just buy bulk bags or the Forbytoo rolls.
I like to wrap a patch around the brush if I have a very dirty barrel.
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by bigfellascott » 18 Oct 2016, 10:26 am

I use all manner of "patches" anything from paper towel for the Shotties to ol shirts, sheets etc, so long as it holds solvent and does the job I don't care what I use to be honest, the bores are always clean and that's all that matter to me.
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by juststarting » 18 Oct 2016, 12:28 pm

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Post by juststarting » 18 Oct 2016, 12:29 pm

I just buy pre cut patches on eBay. And chuxwipes + paper towel for shotguns.
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Post by happyhunter » 18 Oct 2016, 1:46 pm

Not too fussy. usually buy a roll of the cotton stuff cheap from the LGS and cut my own patches. For the shotties I use paper towel and a bore mop to coat the inside of the barrel with oil so it doesn't rust.
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by Oldbloke » 18 Oct 2016, 7:45 pm

Generally old rags such as tshirts or soiled bed sheets. But recently bought some chux cause BFS suggested them in one of the threads.
Frankly I not impressed with the chuxs and now, as always prefer soiled bed sheets. :thumbsup:
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by bigfellascott » 18 Oct 2016, 9:43 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Generally old rags such as tshirts or soiled bed sheets. But recently bought some chux cause BFS suggested them in one of the threads.
Frankly I not impressed with the chuxs and now, as always prefer soiled bed sheets. :thumbsup:


What were you using the chux in?

I only use em in my smooth bores, not rifles just in case you missed that little detail. :D
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Post by Oldbloke » 18 Oct 2016, 10:41 pm

Used them on the 223!
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Post by Khan » 19 Oct 2016, 11:10 am

Couldn't even tell you what I have :unknown:

Bought a big roll of something at the LGS, problem solved.

It just has to mop a bit of solvent or oil down the pipe, not a big ask of anything.
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by brett1868 » 19 Oct 2016, 11:35 am

I don't recommend using Oldblokes soiled bed sheets, the risk leaving real s**t in the barrel just isn't worth it. :lol:
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by bigfellascott » 19 Oct 2016, 2:51 pm

Oldbloke wrote:Used them on the 223!


:lol: Can't say I've ever used them on a rifled barrel, only smooth bores, so what happened (left crap in he bore I would imagine). Oh and definitely don't use paper towel in rifled barrels either :D again I only use those on smooth bores.

Spotlight do flannelette by the Mtr for those that are interested, should be a cheap way to clean ya bores if you don't mind cutting the patches to size :thumbsup:
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Post by Oldbloke » 19 Oct 2016, 7:26 pm

BFS, l must have miss understood the earlier post, no longer using chux for the 223 or other rifles. Back to soiled sheets.
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Post by bigfellascott » 19 Oct 2016, 7:49 pm

Oldbloke wrote:BFS, l must have miss understood the earlier post, no longer using chux for the 223 or other rifles. Back to soiled sheets.


Yeah definitely a better option mate :D
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Post by brett1868 » 19 Oct 2016, 9:31 pm

Spotlight do flannelette by the Mtr for those that are interested, should be a cheap way to clean ya bores if you don't mind cutting the patches to size


Thanks for the heads up on this one Bigfella :thumbsup: , might see if I can get hold of a material cutter from my upholsterer mate. Lay out 10-20 layers or so then cut to size, I use a heap of patches so I'll get onto him tomorrow.
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Re: Recommended cleaning patches

Post by Bigjobss » 20 Oct 2016, 10:00 pm

At a local OP shop I got a queen size cotton bed sheet for $2, a pair of scissors = a whole lot of patches.
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Post by darwindingo » 20 Oct 2016, 10:39 pm

brett1868 wrote: might see if I can get hold of a material cutter from my upholsterer mate. Lay out 10-20 layers or so then cut to size, I use a heap of patches so I'll get onto him tomorrow.


:wtf: Certainly can't accuse you of being soft or half a$$ed in your approach to cutting patches Brett :thumbsup:

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