I like the bore snake for field cleaning. It doesn't replace a good rod and guide setup but I always run the snake when I'm done shooting if possible.
I'm going to have to give the weed whacker deal a try. That's a good cheap tip.
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I like the bore snake for field cleaning. It doesn't replace a good rod and guide setup but I always run the snake when I'm done shooting if possible.
I'm going to have to give the weed whacker deal a try. That's a good cheap tip.
+1 Boresnake.
I've got Dewey rods, too, but I use them just to swab with solvent before I pull the boresnake through.
If you're going to use a rod, then get a good nylon-coated one. Keeping a steel rod for emergencies is a good idea. Using a steel rod regularly is a bad idea...
For cleaning chambers, I've got non-rotating but flexible handle/rod into which I can screw a chamber brush. It works easily and allows me to really scrub the chamber (even those that I can't get at straight, like my M1 Carbine and M1A).
YMMV,
Ben