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Offline tiswell

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tow worm recommendations
« on: November 05, 2015, 04:52:55 PM »
  A recent post has sparked an interest in trying my hand at cleaning with tow and worm. I have a tow worm/ball puller combo, but it is not a good one. The twisted prongs of the worm portion have a cross section that is flat and thin. It looks weak and prone to bending in use. What I am looking for is one with prongs that have a cross section that is round and tapered. I need it for a 20 gauge fowler. Can anyone here offer suggestions on where to find one as described and maybe some pictures?

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2015, 06:17:04 PM »
Larry Callahan makes a good one.
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Offline rich pierce

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2015, 06:26:58 PM »
Plus one on Larry.
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Offline D. Taylor Sapergia

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2015, 07:23:16 PM »


...So does Jim Webb.  This one is for my .40 cal Kuntz rifle.  He'll make it whatever length you like, within reason.

...and this one is for Voluptuous Virginia....50 cal.

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Offline Arcturus

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2015, 10:21:57 PM »
I had one made for me by Rich McDonald for my 20ga smoothbores and I love it and highly recommend his tow worms.  His website is under Longknives and Leather, I think...there are pics there.  I like his best for larger bore smoothbore guns. 
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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2015, 03:24:40 AM »
Contact information for Jim Webb and Rich McDonald? ???
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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2015, 03:40:08 AM »
Rich McDonald made me 4 tow worms that will clean anything from 32 caliber to 62 caliber.  Highly recommend his tow worms.
http://www.longknivesandleather.com/
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Offline tiswell

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2015, 03:25:44 PM »
 Thanks for the great suggestions!
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Offline wattlebuster

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2015, 06:14:55 AM »
I second Rich Mcdonald I have several of his. Quality stuff
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Offline Frank

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Re: tow worm recommendations
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2015, 03:31:42 PM »
I have been looking for some good tow worms as well. I will give Rich McDonald a call. Thanks
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