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New Cleaning Gear from Riflecraft

New Cleaning Gear from Riflecraft

Over the years we have always stressed the need for a proper cleaning regime for your rifles, which must use specialised equipment and not just a bit of cloth dragged through the bore. In fact Riflecraft Ltd did an article on it in our Workshop section.

Since Riflecraft have moved to larger premises they have been concentrating on a number of own-brand products, one of which is a complete cleaning/maintenance line. Unsurprisingly this is made for them by Bore Tech USA and badged under their banner. Sensible really, as why go to all the expense of developing something if it’s available off the shelf?

Branded

However, a badged product is smart marketing as it tends to sell itself to regular and loyal customers. Plus the rep the company has in this area should also prove attractive to savvy shooters in general.

The selection consists of - spear point jags, bristle and copper brushes, patches, rods and a selection of fluids – Bore Cleaner, Copper Remover, Carbone Remover and a Rimfire Blend. This last is aimed at the 22 and 17 users. So let’s see how it all comes together. Naturally all the hardware is available calibre-specific with prices varying accordingly.

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The spear point jags are a little different as they are brass-coated and show two sets of ferrules (one above the other) doubtless to maximise bore/patch contact. The rods (Bore Stix) show a coated rod with a rubber, rotary handle. Neat is the fact both components have reference marks meaning it’s easy to use the Bore Stix to measure your rifling twist too.

Two Sizes

The patches come in two sizes per calibre for example my .22” set offers packets in 1” and 1 1/8” square. Given the wear and tear on your jag you will get a tighter fit and more efficient job if moving to the larger size. It will also allow coverage on similar bore/calibre sizes.

Copper and nylon bristle brushes speak for themselves, though these days the latter is better for de-coppering your bore as the removal fluid cannot leach copper from the former style.

The fluids are as expected with each doing its job well. The copper remover is non-aggressive so can be left in the bore as long as you like. Though by the same token is efficient at what it does. What I did like was the Rimfire Blend, which has been specifically designed to remove the fouling specific to these calibres. As a 17HMR user this was particularly useful as my rifle now needs to be cleaned at 250-rounds without fail…Though nothing amazing the Riflecraft cleaning range stacks up well against the competition and offers yet another choice.

For: Good cleaning products
Against: Nothing
Verdict: Worth a look

PRICES:
Patches £4 to £11.50 (500 per bag)
Jags £4 to £4.50
Copper or nylon brushes £2.50
Bore Stix £28 to £35
Fluids (4oz bottles)
Bore Cleaner £8
Carbon and Carbon Remover £6.50
Rimfire Blend £7.50

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