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DAVID · 05-31-2001, 07:53 AM

I have found that most damage comes from the use of the cleaning rod. If at all possible the barrel should be cleaned from the rear. On my Garand, I use a muzzle protector or rod guide. I have seen early Springfields and Mauser with worn or groved muzzles from cleaning rod use.

Also I always use steel rods as they will not pickup grit and carry it into the barrel like aluminum or brass. My .02 cents. David.

05-31-2001, 07:53 AM	#9
DAVID User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Debary, FL. Posts: 129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: OT - cleaning bores of target pistols I have found that most damage comes from the use of the cleaning rod. If at all possible the barrel should be cleaned from the rear. On my Garand, I use a muzzle protector or rod guide. I have seen early Springfields and Mauser with worn or groved muzzles from cleaning rod use. Also I always use steel rods as they will not pickup grit and carry it into the barrel like aluminum or brass. My .02 cents. David.