The Hoppe’s rifle cleaning swab for .22 to .270 caliber is a soft cotton swab that threads onto a cleaning rod to sweep loose fouling and debris out of a bore after a day of shooting (Hoppe’s part no. 1321). This listing is a 10 pack, so there are enough swabs on the bench to keep a clean one ready for each rifle or each stage of the job. Hoppe’s describes the cotton as soft enough that it will not scratch a smooth rifle bore, which is the point of using a swab rather than a brush for the final passes. The .22 to .270 size range covers the small and medium bore rifles most shooters own, from rimfire trainers through deer rifles. Keep a pack with the rods and solvent and the end of every range trip gets quicker.

Key Specifications

• The caliber range is .22 to .270, sized for small and medium rifle bores.
• The swab head is cotton, a soft material that picks up fouling and solvent residue.
• Hoppe’s states the swab will not scratch smooth rifle bores, which protects the rifling and crown.
• The thread is #8-32, the common thread on rifle cleaning rods.
• The pack holds 10 swabs, enough to rotate through several rifles in one session.
• Its job is clearing loose fouling and debris after shooting, before or after brushing.
• The swab threads onto a cleaning rod, so it can be pushed the full length of the barrel.
• It works dry or with solvent, depending on whether you are scrubbing or wiping out.
• The design is Hoppe’s rifle swab, the same line that offers a .40 to .45 caliber size for larger bores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What calibers does this swab fit? It is sized for .22 through .270 caliber bores. For .40 to .45 caliber, Hoppe’s makes a larger size of the same swab.

Will a cotton swab damage my barrel? No. Hoppe’s describes the cotton as soft and states it will not scratch smooth rifle bores.

What thread does it use? It uses an #8-32 thread, the common thread for rifle cleaning rods.

Buy the Hoppe’s Rifle Cleaning Swab .22-.270 Caliber, 10 Pack

A rod, a solvent and a clean swab are the core of a basic bore routine, and having ten on hand means you are never reusing a dirty one. Order it with the rest of your gun cleaning supplies from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast direct shipping.