Cleaning rod bore

[chef50]

Can anyone recommend a cleaning rod bore guide for my MTR? Also, lol...bought a Dewy cleaning rod... and the plastic coating on it is sooo thick it won't go in the barrel. Scraped almost all of it off now it works.  It's a rainy Monday morning, people are waiting for the eclipse zombies to take over....what a world...LOL

[Born2vette]

I have this because it was cheap but it works fine. Got the .17 calibee.  Whatever you buy son’t get one larger than .20

https://www.amazon.com/Tipton-Deluxe-1-Piece-Carbon-Cleaning/dp/B000PW84I8/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=26P3KPW5COXGA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LmbBBVDGe5vQw3zIpm8FImluB0xUO1V34dW9kSy9PMI-P-DYM46o94D8cwgft7MMUU1e9LRsH7_BKkUO6RGTwy7gdRphzMb7jIft0vqu0TBcjuzYlreQ0BoRjhSa7U4pX5cHZqM8DnzukEYcBwxn9He-Jded1gXboHQk0Z006qsqJVMFudLUxy-34WX-7gQ7FuGDjDVxT3GdRKTF-IwcJ3QJ2XnIlJG-shpTEXRB9TFcp9pjpEkyXANl2nAeE2S2n7d5M4UvbyQFVU9qBPHcuR4c9XCq9sgindyeWMvga6M.AMolxiz7nHtDNsfvEKaVNRacFPw3S5GsOghtxGPNqUM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Bore%2Brod&qid=1712589215&sprefix=bore%2Brod%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&psc=1

[Fasteddie01]

I use a brass 3-piece rod, just make sure the joints are tight and 'smooth'.  I filed mine smooth.  It measures 0.200" and fits both my 455 and 457 VMTR.  And I use T-shirt scraps for patches with BoreTech C4 Carbon solvent.
https://www.amazon.com/Cleaning-0-177in-Caliber-Firearms-Supplies/dp/B0CLB4175R/ref=sr_1_7?content-id=amzn1.sym.3e23f907-b859-4094-8b45-cf96f8c9286b%3Aamzn1.sym.3e23f907-b859-4094-8b45-cf96f8c9286b&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bXCh-elARLFbq2LFUJQk3byE2YQVkwdjJTkkb_MJKIHP5bZ1jOvnZvwRzirzSgbUlNYHRl91i5QD5_qeqLg1AbH8se5cTFpTj6zUMkcS8VxQsOpYiV-F3-Z02a7MX-eva_lOGe9XN6Cp97vFAQlYRbKjHXRmdALRkSlIySrvqEoAJUflP6YPCfX7_M8kjerY89QWZWlaaNOgCf4JFM8uNxmz1QOXsMHtxbBZFLWFcVYlsJ8i17nUnT0R4PLljA8ReZmJ0pTpgXGkM3SY0zMzki57FNTQx2wYEvbsh1Upap8.lS7vSTVMWcPhey51ji-FMY8UhJe8U1yLU8RH2mqalXk&dib_tag=se&keywords=.22+cleaning+kit&pd_rd_r=2706632c-29ae-48a2-b3c4-0ae9a6786be1&pd_rd_w=oQ2BF&pd_rd_wg=rog5N&pf_rd_p=3e23f907-b859-4094-8b45-cf96f8c9286b&pf_rd_r=XA7R5N1V1RX6N2EDEACC&qid=1712599334&sr=8-7

[david s]

                                                 
 The upper (white) Possum Hollow bore guide from Brownell's/Sinclair work well, M Werks (middle) use to offer them, but I think they stopped, and a fellow on Rimfire central was making some (bottom). As a somewhat general rule when using a cleaning rod with a CZ rimfire a sub caliber (17 cal,20 cal) rod and bore guide is recommended. If you use a 22-caliber rod they tend to scrape along the ejector and scratch the rod.

[rdcinhou]

From CZUSA website FAQs:  https://cz-usa.com/support/faq/

Q: “I’ve heard you use tight bores in your .22s, is that right? What does that mean?”
A: Our 22 LRs use our cold hammer forged and lapped barrels, and are built a bit tighter than many other guns. In 22 LR we run a .211 bore, which is one of the reasons our .22s are known for incredible accuracy. This also means that a .17 or .20 rod and jag are required for cleaning, since a .22 rod will be too large.

Additionally, use of .22 Short, Long and ‘Sub-Sonic’ ammunition isn’t recommended because of the tight bore. This is not to exclude quality match or target ammos, which may remain sub-sonic in speed.

[Born2vette]

I forgot to add I always use a bore guide. This is what I have

https://www.boretech.com/products/bore-guide-bolt-action-rimfire