Originally Posted by
ezearl
+1 on the bore guide.
Don't know about the "ripcord" but if it's like a Hoppe's "boresnake" I got one for each caliber I've got.
I use to use bore snakes (2 for each caliber - one for solvents & one for oil).
The ripcord is the "gen 2" version from Otis - works even better !!!
BTW - Use a one piece rod also (preferably from Dewey).
https://deweyrods.com/