Big Dog Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Hi Guys. I just picked up my new 6.5x55 on Friday. Haven't shot it yet. I won't have a scope until July/August. However. I have a place I can use it without the scope just to run in the barrel if I want. I also got a T8 moderator. Here are my questions: 1. What size of rod/fittings do you need for cleaning the inside of the 6.5 barrel??? 2. Also do any of you know where to get a jab to suit this calibre and patches??? By the jab I mean the wee brass thing which looks like it has washer at the patch end where there is a spike on the end and you just pull a patch onto it and push through. I reminds me on a honey dipper. If you have ever seen one in a honey pot, the space between the washers lets the honey in so you can life out the honey, the jab looks a bit like that. bad explaination but I don't know a better one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 congratulations on getting the gun Big Dog How long where you waiting on your FAC coming back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 Good luck BD I think a .270 would be too big so it looks like a .22 rod will be favourite. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted May 6, 2007 Report Share Posted May 6, 2007 I use my .22 with the patch and loo roll underneath for my 6.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted May 7, 2007 Report Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hi Guys. I just picked up my new 6.5x55 on Friday. Haven't shot it yet. I won't have a scope until July/August. However. I have a place I can use it without the scope just to run in the barrel if I want. I also got a T8 moderator. Here are my questions: 1. What size of rod/fittings do you need for cleaning the inside of the 6.5 barrel??? 2. Also do any of you know where to get a jab to suit this calibre and patches??? By the jab I mean the wee brass thing which looks like it has washer at the patch end where there is a spike on the end and you just pull a patch onto it and push through. I reminds me on a honey dipper. If you have ever seen one in a honey pot, the space between the washers lets the honey in so you can life out the honey, the jab looks a bit like that. bad explaination but I don't know a better one You may want to read this before you attempt to break in your barrel http://www.6mmbr.com/GailMcMbreakin.html Good news on getting your 6.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 BD, You can get all the right sized stuff from Pro-Shot, you just need to find a supplier. I got mine from Minsterley guns when I bought my 6.5 and the jag and brush are 6.5mm, not something else adapted to fit. I have a Dewey cleaning rod which just needs a female/female adaptor to use the Pro-Shot bits. They also supplied the guide which is just a piece of plastic machined to size. Here are the bits you need, available from all good gunshops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08shooter Posted May 10, 2007 Report Share Posted May 10, 2007 hey big dog how long was your fac away seems to be taking ages lately. its a total curse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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