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Shotgun Cleaning Rod Guides - 12 Gauge Shotgun Cleaning Rod Guide
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SKU: 080000973
Overview
This rod guide is designed to help keep a cleaning rod properly aligned while protecting the bore and chamber during maintenance. It slips onto the rod before a brush or mop is attached, then inserts from the chamber end to help prevent contact with the barrel walls. The guide is safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants, making it a practical accessory for routine shotgun care. For 12 gauge shotguns, an extended version is also available for semi-auto and pump guns with long extensions.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Machined Delrin
Rod guide helps keep the
Helps Prevent
Rod from contacting barrel walls
Designed Be
The rod tip
Safe Use
Cleaning solvents or lubricants
Available 12,
20, and 28 gauge, plus
Key Features
- Machined Delrin rod guide helps align the cleaning rod correctly.
- Helps prevent the rod from contacting barrel walls during cleaning.
- Designed to insert from the chamber end with the rod tip.
- Safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants.
- Available for 12, 20, and 28 gauge, plus .410 bore.
- Extended 12 gauge version adds 5 inches for long-extension barrels.
Best Used For
- 12-gauge shotgun owners who want proper rod alignment during routine cleaning
- Hunters maintaining pump or semi-auto shotguns with long barrel extensions
- Users seeking chamber-end guidance for brushes or mops before cleaning
- Anyone wanting a cleaning aid safe to use with solvents or lubricants
Specifications
| Color | white |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | semi-auto and pump gun barrels with long extensions |
| Extended Length | 5" (12.7cm) |
| Function | Ensures proper rod alignment and protects the bore |
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Included Models | 12, 20, and 28 gauge, plus .410 bore |
| Length | 2" (5.1cm) |
| Material | Delrin |
| Safetyuse | Safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants |
| Spec Notes | Extended 12 gauge guide has an extra 5" of length |
Pros
- Machined Delrin rod guide helps keep the cleaning rod properly aligned
- Helps prevent the rod from contacting barrel walls during cleaning
- Designed to be inserted from the chamber end with the rod tip
- Safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants
- Available in 12, 20, and 28 gauge, plus .410 bore options
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This guide is specific to 12 gauge shotguns, so it is not a universal fit for other gauges or .410 bore without selecting a different model.
- It is designed to be used from the chamber end with the cleaning rod inserted through the guide, so it may not suit every cleaning setup or routine.
- The standard guide is 2 inches long; for semi-auto and pump guns with long extensions, the Extended 12 gauge version is the more appropriate choice.
- The product is focused on rod alignment and bore protection during cleaning, not on adding any cleaning function beyond guiding the rod.
Suggested Comparisons
- Shotgun cleaning rods
- Shotgun cleaning kits
- Bore guides for firearms
- Gun cleaning accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Shotgun cleaning rod
- Cleaning brush
- Cleaning mop
- Cleaning solvent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this 12 gauge shotgun cleaning rod guide do?
It helps keep the cleaning rod aligned and prevents the rod from contacting the barrel walls during cleaning.
How is the guide used during cleaning?
The guide slips onto the cleaning rod before the brush or mop is installed, then it is inserted into the chamber end along with the tip of the rod.
Is it safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants?
Yes. The product description states it is safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants.
Will this guide fit other shotgun gauges?
This product is the 12 gauge guide. The description also notes that models are available for 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 bore.
What material and size is the guide?
The specs list it as Delrin, white. Standard guides are 2 inches long; the Extended 12 Gauge Guide is 5 inches long and is intended for semi-auto and pump gun barrels with long extensions.