For the record, Wipeout is a water-based cleaner.
I like the Otis pullthroughs myself.
I use these:
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1267/Product/100-COTTON-FLANNEL-BULK-PAK-ROUND-CLEANING-PATCHES
The link you provided had a few reviews that said those patches were good but tight on the first pass(es). Are you sure your jag is correct and in spec? You do want a tight patch in the barrel as this will clear all the crap when you have the maximum surface contact you can.
I use Otis patches, but that is just out of convenience since I can get them easily. I don’t think they are any better than what you can get at Walmart or what you have at hand. Littlelebowski’s recommendation is a pretty good one. At least the foamy stuff will probably let you get your patch through the barrel and if it is water based, won’t be a problem with FrogLube.
Which size?
I find it hard to believe we have a 2 page thread about cleaning patches when we have numerous numerous stickies about cleaning.
OP- You are overthinking this go to Brownells get some regular GI 5.56/ 223 patches and be done with it.
58,000 members, it shouldn’t be that hard to get some specific recommendations of exactly what even just a few people are using that fits properly. I am on my third different brand and size of “22-270” patches that are either to loose or to tight.
I’m sure you probably have figured out by now that 99% of us here don’t even use a jag to clean with.
Ive also tried using a brush to push patches through. That hasnt worked either with the patches Ive tried. I guess I’ll just buy every brand and size until I find what works since not even the 1% (584) are responding.
I’ve used Dewey Parker Hale style jags for years. Since you wrap the patch around the jag, they are much more tolerant of different size patches than traditional jags. $5 at Brownells
YMMV
Most people aren’t responding because you’re making it more difficult than it needs to be.
In an effort to be helpful, I’ll recommend these. They are heavy cotton flannel & work very well. I use Tipton jags/brushes with these & have had good results but, like alot of other guys here, I usually use a boresnake.
The .22-.270 patches work well in an AR but, if you have any rimfire .22’s they are tight, so I use the .17 patches.
There you go, direct answer.
I like the Otis kit. Just make sure you buy the SMALL patches!
I tried a few brands and sizes with poor results before trying the Sinclair 1-1/8" patches. With a Sinclair or Dewey .22 jag, these patches are plenty tight without being excessively so. Some so-called “.223” patches at 1-1/4" were damn near jamming in the bore. Also helped to get a good guide - I use the JP.
Uh, yeah. I use either an Otis kit with the Otis patches or a Patchworm with 1" square patches (whatever Walmart sells - probably Hoppes basic). Both work great.
I know you said you wouldn’t cut patches, but that’s what I do. Old t shirts, my kids old clothes that are worn out, etc.
USGI 5.56 patches in bulk are small $$ from, well, anywhere.
This thread is getting ridiculous. Get the milspec patches at Brownells, sku 546-100-223MB, or the other two brands I mentioned that are the same size.
If it still doesn’t fit get a new jag.
Can’t imagine there’s much else to be said.