I’ve been using One piece coated rods by J Dewey for many years.
FYI, if your an archery guy, arrows have the same thread size as standard rods, jags, brushes, and mops. I use a couple of arrows for cleaning the action and chamber of a rifle, BUT NOT the barrel.
I use an old tackle box to store and transport my gun cleaning stuff.
Some items I keep in the box include: Jag set, brushes, bore mops, patches, old cut up t shirts as rags, solvent, oil, a metal dish for solvent, sharpie marker, ear plugs, lens cleaner (alcohol), bore guides, and a few wrenches for various screws( barreled actions, rings and mounts, etc.).
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I’m sure I’m forgetting some items and others here will add to the list.
I’m not really a fan of any “Kits” out there. Kits are like fishing rod combos, one is good, the other is junk. Put together your own kit. Scheels has historically had 20% off of cleaning stuff in the fall. That’s a great time to buy
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Add a patch collector for the end of the muzzle. You can buy one, or just use empty water/pop bottles with a piece of rag to fill the gap so the bottle stays on.
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And a gun vise