Galazan cleaning rod question...

[Jay Gardner]

Just checked out Tony's cleaning rods. Of course there are three sizes (12/16 and 20/28). Is there any real reason to buy two rods or will the 20/28 work for a 16 ga?

Thanks,

JDG

[Richard Flanders]

Any size that will fit down the bore will work. The threads are all the same.

[John Dunkle]

Richard, of course - is right... If you get the accessories that fit to the threaded end - like the cleaning mops, they are gauge specific (except, I think the 16-20 Gauge which should work with either???)..

As well -- I have three Galazan rosewood rods that are accessories that I keep in the hard cases. They are well made and look "vintage".

Hope this helps!

John

[Bruce Day]

Hey Jay, you've been here a long time. Join the PGCA.

[Jay Gardner]

Hey Jay, you've been here a long time. Join the PGCA.

I thought I was but perhaps my membership has expired. If so I'll renew immediately.

JDG

[Jay Gardner]

Does anyone know if the larger rod (12/16) will fit through the barrels of a 28?

Thanks!

Jay

[John Dunkle]

Hi Jay!

Actually - if they are the same rods I have, they will fit through a 28 GA BBL. I'm just wondering out loud here - BUT - I wonder if the 20/28 rods are a slightly smaller diameter to protect the bore a bit from the brass fittings?? Just a guess - and not really sure?? You might want to call Tony and ask directly.. He's "good people"...

John

[Greg Baehman]

Galazan has some nice cleaning rods, but another thing you may want to consider is the cost of replacement mops and brushes. The Galazan cleaning rod fittings have a different thread size than most others, so a replacement mop or brush costs $16 each plus shipping from Galazan compared to others such as a KleenBore mop or brush at less than $3 each.

[Steve Huffman]

Hey Jay, If there is any way I can help you with your membership maybe a loan or whatever I would love to have you owe me, Just say the word. Its nice we have people watching out for you.:whistle:

[Jay Gardner]

Membership renewed!

[James T. Kucaba]

While we're on the subject of gun cleaning equipment, does anyone know of a place to buy 8 and 10 gauge cleaning brushes, mops, and jags etc. ? ... THANKS !

Jim Kucaba ... AriZOOna Cactus Patch ... Email: JimKucaba@aol.com

[charlie cleveland]

i would be interested like jim in the 8 and 10 ga cleaning department....charlie

[John Dunkle]

Membership renewed! At 12:06 AM my time??!! :eek:

Seriously - your Membership on the forum is automatically updated (and was in 1.62 seconds, according to my server logs ;) ) and before I left for work this AM, sent you an e-mail "Thank You" note and posted your Membership in this thread... (http://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2401)

Jay - thank you... While I have nothing at all to do with Memberships (I only programmed the on-line membership systems in my code/systems/servers/software, maintain the on-line Memberships, use my PayPal to accumulate Membership dues, send out "Thank You" notes and finally - assist folks in that process) - know how much your support is appreciated...

Thanks, Jay!

:cheers:

John

[Bruce Day]

Whoo-whoo!

I was an annual member for about 8 years or so after the PGCA was formed and when it was announced that the life membership was going up from $250 to $500, bit the bullet and became a lifer. Money well spent and I don't have to think about it any more.

Thanks for spearheading and streamlining this membership thing, John.

[Jay Gardner]

Hi Jay!

Actually - if they are the same rods I have, they will fit through a 28 GA BBL. I'm just wondering out loud here - BUT - I wonder if the 20/28 rods are a slightly smaller diameter to protect the bore a bit from the brass fittings?? Just a guess - and not really sure?? You might want to call Tony and ask directly.. He's "good people"...

John

Took the plunge, ordered the 20/28 rod and accessories for my 16 qne 28. Got the accessories but the rod...is on back order for "at least a month." So I ask whether the 12/16 rod will work in a 28 ga..."oh, no. Maybe the 20 but not a 28 ga." So I now have $90 worth of accessories but no idea when I'll have a rod that fits them.

Damn.

[Mark Ouellette]

Jay,

A 12/16 cleaning rod may indeed be too large in diameter for the bore of a 28 gauge. accessories threads should however fit any shotgun cleaning rod. I believe teh threads are 5/16". Someone correct me if I am wrong.

I have the Galazan wooden rods and they are great. I also have a plastic coated Dewey rod which I received from Brownells. I also like that rod very much.

Mark