The Hoppe’s Bronze Cleaning Brush for .17 caliber rifles (brand part no. 1302AP) is a male-end design built specifically for the tight bore diameter of .17 caliber barrels. Made by Hoppe’s, the bronze bristles are most effective on lead fouling and are stout enough to scrub a .17 bore clean without the excess bulk of a general-purpose brush. It’s the right pick for owners of .17-caliber rimfire or centerfire rifles who want a bore-correct brush.

Key Specifications

• Sized for .17 caliber rifle bores.
• Built with a male-end fitting for direct threading onto a compatible cleaning rod.
• Uses bronze bristles, most effective at breaking down lead fouling.
• Rated with stout bristles for efficient scrubbing in a tight bore.
• Measures 4.9″ in length, sized for .17 caliber rod threading.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is this brush built for? It’s sized specifically for .17 caliber rifle bores.

What does male end mean here? It refers to the brush’s threaded fitting, which threads directly onto a compatible cleaning rod rather than needing an adapter.

Buy the Hoppe’s Bronze Cleaning Brush for .17 Caliber

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