Bore Tech Bore Stix Cleaning Rod Reviews

Bore Tech Bore Stix Cleaning Rod The Bore Tech Proof-Positive Bore Stix is a one-piece, coated steel cleaning rod built for rifles that get cleaned often. A caliber-specific, high-strength steel core keeps the rod stiff in long barrels, and Bore Tech's low-friction coating is tough and chemically resistant, so it stands up to aggressive copper and carbon solvents without breaking down or scratching the bore. The handle rides on two ball bearings and free-floats, so the rod turns with the rifling as you push instead of fighting it. That also keeps jags and brushes from unscrewing mid-stroke. The grip is non-slip rubber, easy on your stock, and color-coded by caliber so you can grab the right rod at a glance. The tip is Bore Tech's replaceable Proof-Positive design. It is not brass, so copper-removing solvents cannot react with it and leave a false blue "copper" reading on your patch. It is a female thread with a smooth, edge-free transition to Bore Tech Proof-Positive jags, which helps protect the crown when you pull the rod back out, and no adapters are needed to switch between Bore Tech jags and brushes. Each rod also carries Bore Tech's index-dot system for checking your barrel's twist rate. Choosing a Rod .17 cal: grey handle, .164" rod, 5-40 thread .20 cal: green handle, .180" rod, 5-40 thread .22 Rimfire: orange handle, .195" rod, 8-32 thread .223 centerfire: black handle, .205" rod, 8-32 thread .243 / 6mm / .270: blue handle, .221" rod, 8-32 thread 7mm / .308 / 8mm: red handle, .258" rod, 8-32 thread .338 - .41 cal: green handle, .289" rod, 8-32 thread Length: lengths listed are working length; the handle adds about 5-1/2". Specifications Caliber-specific high-strength steel core with low-friction, chemically resistant coating Free-floating, dual ball bearing handle with non-slip rubber grip Replaceable, non-brass Proof-Positive female tip Barrel twist rate index dots Made in the USA Jags and brushes are sold separately; Bore Tech Proof-Positive jags give the best fit. For a bolt gun that gets cleaned every match weekend, pair the Bore Stix with a Creedmoor Sports cleaning rod guide for your action and a bottle of Bore Tech Eliminator.