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Offline shootrj2003

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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2010, 12:07:01 PM »
A real good piece of straight grained hickory is hard to beat- adowel from the hardware store is usually only a shot term answer,I use a fiberglass core from one of my wore out CB antanae- it's not very traditional but lasts forever -I'm gonna order a good one from dixie gun works for the looks one day!
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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2010, 12:34:56 PM »
Fiberglass is great.  Won't bend a lot, won't break, etc.
One thing it will do is bad things to the crown of the muzzle.  Always use a bore guide with a fiberglass rod - they are somewhat abrasive.
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2010, 09:58:52 AM »
Thanks Bigsmoke,
That is a good thought.
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