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Shotgun Cleaning Rod Guides - 28 Gauge Shotgun Cleaning Rod Guide
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SKU: 080000975
Overview
This rod guide is designed to help keep a cleaning rod centered as it enters the chamber, reducing the chance of the rod contacting the barrel walls during routine maintenance. It slips onto the rod before a brush or mop is attached, making it a practical accessory for careful shotgun cleaning at the bench. The guide is safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants and is intended to protect the chamber from scratching or marring. It is a straightforward choice for owners of 28 gauge shotguns who want a more controlled cleaning setup without adding unnecessary complexity.
Why Hunters Choose the Brownells
Machined Delrin
Guide helps keep the cleaning
Helps Prevent
Barrel walls during cleaning
Designed Slip
Onto the rod before brush
Inserted From
Chamber end for guided cleaning
Safe Use
Cleaning solvents or lubricants
Key Features
- Machined Delrin rod guide helps keep the cleaning rod properly aligned.
- Helps prevent the rod from contacting barrel walls during cleaning.
- Inserted from the chamber end before the brush or mop.
- Safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants.
- Cannot scratch or mar the chamber.
- Available for 12, 20, and 28 gauge, plus .410 bore.
Best Used For
- 28 gauge shotgun owners needing controlled rod alignment during routine chamber cleaning
- Hunters maintaining shotguns with chamber-end access and a focus on bore protection
- Shooters using solvents or lubricants who want a guide safe for cleaning use
- Owners of 28 gauge guns seeking a simple cleaning accessory for brush or mop setup
Specifications
| Color | White |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Shotgun cleaning rod guide; fits 28 gauge shotguns |
| Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Length | 2 in (5.1 cm) |
| Material | Delrin |
Pros
- Machined Delrin guide helps keep the cleaning rod properly aligned
- Helps prevent rod contact with barrel walls during cleaning
- Designed to slip onto the rod before brush or mop installation
- Inserted from the chamber end for guided cleaning setup
- Safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants
- Available in 28 gauge to match the listed shotgun size
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Fits only the specified gauge or bore, so it is not a universal guide for all shotgun cleaning setups.
- The standard guides are 2" long, which may be less suitable for some longer-action configurations than the Extended 12 Gauge version.
- It is designed to be used with the cleaning rod inserted from the chamber end, so it may not suit every cleaning routine or access preference.
Suggested Comparisons
- Shotgun cleaning kits and accessories
- Bore guides and rod guides
- Cleaning rods and rod tips
- Gun cleaning solvents and lubricants
Suggested Accessories
- Shotgun cleaning rod
- Cleaning solvent
- Lubricant
- Brush or mop
Frequently Asked Questions
What gauge is this cleaning rod guide made for?
This product is the 28 gauge shotgun cleaning rod guide.
What does the rod guide do during cleaning?
It helps keep the cleaning rod aligned and prevents the rod from contacting the barrel walls.
How is the guide used?
According to the description, it slips onto the cleaning rod before the brush or mop is installed, then is inserted into the chamber end along with the tip of the rod.
Can it be used with cleaning solvents or lubricants?
Yes. The description says it is safe to use with cleaning solvents or lubricants.
What material is the guide made from?
The specifications list Delrin, white.