Gun Cleaning Cables vs Gun Cleaning Rods

Whatever you use, be aware of the risks and don't overdo it…

I use my rod on my bolt action rifles and my cable on semi autos… maintaining the breech to muzzle cleaning method

I used to use Dewey rods but I switched to Otis cable system. I use it on my prs rifles and it gets them clean. Plus I don’t clean my barrel too much cause it affects accuracy. I only really clean them when my accuracy starts to drop off .

Cut the bull shit and get down to the facts

J.Dewey for life… I have an Otis for the field.

What is best cable kit to get for all my calibers?

I have multiple kits from your company. Each perform excellent. I love the cable system in these belt pack cleaning cuts. I recently got a rod system and this is all brass. I fell in love again with the rod for bench cleaning. Cleaning my 10/22, the cable is a must unless removing the barrel. Thanks for the great products.

As Monty Python famously said: Get on with it!

Wish you would illustrate. As a female that bought shotgun for safety at home. Needs to know how. Visual 9/10 learning

8 minutes into the video and still haven't gotten around to showing the actual products. Too much breeze, not enough show. I'm out.

Talk way to much

I was cleaning out and consolidating my old cleaning kit today. I decided to order one of these little Otis kits. I'm looking forward to trying it out later. I also want to make an even smaller kit that fits inside the grip of my M4.

I’d say the most benefit that using a rod over a cable is being able to clear an obstruction in the barrel.

Just hate the idea of "proprietary patches" and sizes, could just as well be wrapped on a mop head.

Rods are hard to use on a lever gun

its ok to run a jag or brush back n forth? but better to run breech to mzzl? smooth n rifled bores…..

Five minute video packed into twenty-two minutes and forty- nine seconds. 😂

I have a 17hmr, the patches are to small to put on like you demonstrated, could I use a 22 patch without having to struggle pulling through barrel?

interesting video. as a bench shooter i run a ripcord through at the range, then i only clean the chamber at home using a rod and patches to get the carbon ring. then down the road using a bore scope will determine if a more thorough cleaning is needed of the barrel. cheers

As a new gun owner of a mp shield plus 9mm this video really helped me a lot. I’ve been trying to decide on my first cleaning kilt and chemicals but I have all the options very overwhelming. Thank you for the video!!

When they came out with boresnake or the cable where that has the attachment at the end for a jag or brush and pull through / pull out, kinda game changer vs plain old boresnakes . . . my SA revolvers love it that I can brush out in the direction of the bullet, or and to brush the lever action bore, I don't have to take apart my lever action, so I can hot rod it . . . just use the cable with brush on it . . .

I kinda LOL at some of the gun range myth guys or AR forum where they say "micronized diamonds" from carbon residue (heat and pressure, what diya think a bullet and powder does?) form and subsequent boresnaking "puts all 'em micro diamonds, hardest mat on earth, scratching up that barrel".

If you ever had a bore snake break in the barrel, and get stuck, you were instantly converted to a cleaning rod guy. Don’t ask me how I know.

Not to be argumentative, but I own a Marlin 30-30 Lever action and a Remington Model 700 30-06 bolt action. Cleaning breach to muzzle on both, are very easy with a rod. The bolts come right out leaving the clear passage for cleaning. There is, however, the extra few inches of travel, so an extra rod may be necessary. But still, NO issues.

Pulling through a bore snake is like ramming 500 patches through your bore in one pass, bore snake is the better choice for a spotless barrel with no wear.

is the Otis cable coated or covered with something softer than steel?

Don’t use jags, why? Hook through the cable end and pull.

If it’s not a bolt action then cable period.

i have a AR9 PCC. 8.3" barrel. what would u recommend.. too much chit chatting.

Interesting choice of footage for a nearly half hour video.
Every time he mentions something the cable is so great at… I’m thinking of why couldn’t a rod do the same thing as well or even better? Who knows, he never shows how good it works, just says it does, but NOW we offer both. hmm…

He won't say what was a sorry cleaning kit he's probably referring to outers

I use the rod for intensive cleaning, and the pull through for the quick clean. In 4 calibers. 22, .30, 9mm, 12 gauge. I know 30 call. Will fit 9 mm but my 9mm is pistol and the. 30 is a rifle.

It'd be helpful to demonstrate how the product works.
For example, id like to clean from breech to muzzle, and prefer a rod, but don't know if your rod is push or pull. I'd like a pull method with a rod, yet I don't know if your product can do that.
Otherwise, thanks for the video.

I prefer rod for handgun and cable for long gun. I tried to use three pieces rod to clean a rifle. One clean later the join between rods got loose and broke. Cable don’t have that issue

Cool concept. Definitely want one. 20 minute video, wish they would have showed it in action.

I heard NOT to use rubber coated rods cause the pick up metal particles in the rubber and can damage the barrel.. True?

Talk too much! Too long video to watch.
These guys need to get to the point.too much chitchatting

What if you run the rod in a pulling motion to accomplish that same pull on the patch? How much of a difference do you think a brass rod w/ bore guide makes opposed to a snake? I’m a new shooter so I’m trying to learn all I can. The gun community is filled with a mix of myths and facts and it’s tough for me to separate the two when talking to your average joe.

Very disappointed in the video. You can use either a square or a round patch in either system. One can put a hole in the middle of either patch using the Otis System. I use round patches primarily with jags with rods. Again you can use either patch square or round. Lots of wind no substance. I have AR's and use the Otis System but use bolts mostly and use rods. You are not going to scrub the bore with the Otis System like you can with a rod and bore brush. You would have done better with a show and tell but your bench talk was honestly nonsubstance.

Aluminum rods are not going to damage steel old wives tale. And they are not full of oxidation either. The last thing you run through is a oiled patch preventing oxidation that is not there to begin with. Aluminum is just weak and easier to bend or break.

Been using Otis since 1998 because of the cable due to the cable's flexibility……

Is it possible to damage crown of ar 15 using Otis cable patch and brass jag?

I use bore snakes, cables, and rods depending on my mood

What about damage to crown of the rifle , everyone says it’s easy to damage crown with Otis . I use the Otis cable so talk me off the ledge please

Sometimes the firearm dictates. My .22 pump actions are both made before 1970 and the chamber is small and a rod is all I can use. Was introduced to Otis 12 years ago in the military and the kit I was issued had both a coated sectional rod and cables. Still use it today. Thanks Otis.

While I prefer to use the rod for cleaning my rifles I always keep a compact cable cleaning kit in my bag for whenever I'm out in the field. Only bc I'd rather have it and not need it than, need it and not have it.

IIRC, the first breech loading military rifles used pull thru cleaning kits. When the metal jointed cleaning rods were developed, it was the intent for the soldiers to insert the rod into the barrel and attach the slotted tip or brush and clean from breech to muzzle. The soldiers quickly learned that was too much trouble…. I have used OTIS system for a long time on everything except the firearms I can clean from the breech with a rod…. Great gear you guys make!!!