Galazan cleaning rod question...

[Setter Man]

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 D.]

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.

[Setter Man]

Originally Posted by Bruce Day

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

[Setter Man]

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

Thanks!

Jay

[John D.]

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

[Wild Skies]

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.

[winplumber]

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.

[Setter Man]

Membership renewed!