Dewey coated cleaning rods are a nice choice. They also need to be kept clean. I've heard people say that the coating on the rod can also be imbedded with debris and to stay with the stainless rods. So you decide.

Also any aluminum rapidly oxidizes (and stops because the oxide seals the metal from further air contact). Aluminum oxide is a strong abrasive.
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