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Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:19 pm
by chrisw91
I've decided to start making cleaning rods. As a shooter I feel the issues of certain branded rods that won't rotate smoothly through the motions of cleaning. These are all aluminium and stainless steel construction with quality bearings to guarantee effortless rotation. 44" will be the standard length and the industry standard jags and brushes will fit. Colours will be fixed to rod sizes to avoid confusion. Custom colours can be done on request. The 2 end caps are showing the different text options as I'm still undecided as to which one will be the final choice.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:34 pm
by DenisA
They look great! Are the bearings easily replaced when they get old?
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:43 pm
by plumbs7
Noice! How do we buy em ?
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:57 pm
by chrisw91
DenisA wrote:They look great! Are the bearings easily replaced when they get old?
Yes Denis they are easily replaceable. That being said they are easy to clean put a small amount of grease on them and they will be good for a given period again.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 9:59 pm
by chrisw91
plumbs7 wrote:Noice! How do we buy em ?
At this stage mate I will be supplying them direct. I will be assessing the option for distributors in each state.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:43 pm
by Brad Y
I handled the grip on the weekend, not bad indeed. Looking forward to replacing a dead pro shot very soon and will write up a report.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:29 am
by DMC
Nice Chris - need to replace some crapped out Pro Shot ones,
Great work
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 9:34 am
by bartman007
Just wondering, do they have 1 or 2 bearings in them?
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 10:20 am
by jasmay
Can you PM me prices please.... .22 & 30 cal...
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 11:03 am
by chrisw91
bartman007 wrote:Just wondering, do they have 1 or 2 bearings in them?
2 mate one either end.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:37 pm
by Julian D
I will grab a couple when available.

Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:03 pm
by chrisw91
I'll be starting another big batch late this week. If anyone is interested flick me a pm or let me know in this thread so I can make sure I do enough for everyone.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:46 pm
by chrisw91
I've managed to get a fixed flat rate post cost to anywhere in Australia for $25. There's a second lot underway currently as the intital interest was far more than I was expecting and I didn't produce enough to cater for that.
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 12:54 am
by Brad Y
Very happy how mine works. Pro shot is in the scrap metal bin and the Aussie rod is going great
Re: Aussie made cleaning rods.
Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2016 4:43 pm
by Julian D
Any updates on these ?