Hoppes Adapter Rifle To Shotgun Overview

The Hoppes Adapter Rifle To Shotgun (Model HP1401) is a precision-engineered firearm cleaning accessory designed to bridge the gap between different cleaning rod thread standards. This adapter converts a standard 8-32 male thread to a wider 5/16-27 female thread, allowing shooters to use their existing rifle or pistol cleaning rods to service shotgun barrels. Built from lightweight, durable aluminum, this compact component eliminates the need to carry separate, bulky cleaning rods for different firearm types, making it a highly efficient addition to any maintenance setup. Imported and sold widely in Australia, this passive mechanical accessory is fully compliant with local retail and transport regulations, requiring no specialized electrical safety markings.

Key Features

• Dual-Platform Utility: Bridges the industry-standard 8-32 and 5/16-27 thread patterns, enabling standard .22 to .30 calibre rifle cleaning rods to safely accept shotgun-sized brushes, mops, loops, and jags.
• No-Tool Installation: Features a simple, manual thread-on design that allows for rapid, tool-free transitions at the workbench or in the field.
• Cross-Brand Interchangeability: Works seamlessly with any standard 8-32 male thread cleaning rods and 5/16-27 female thread accessories, regardless of the manufacturer.
• Compact and Durable: Constructed from gold-coloured anodized aluminum, ensuring high resistance to gun solvents and environmental exposure without adding bulk to mobile kits.

Specifications

• Model/MPN: 1401 / HP1401
• Male Thread Specification: 8-32 male stud
• Female Thread Specification: 5/16-27 female thread
• Material: Aluminum
• Length: Under 2 cm
• Weight: Less than 15 grams
• Compatible Calibres: Adapts .22 to .30 calibre rifle/pistol cleaning rods to shotgun gauges (such as .410, 20, 16, or 12-gauge accessories)

Who is the Hoppes Adapter Rifle To Shotgun for?

• Multi-gun shooters — transitioning between rifle and shotgun maintenance at the workbench can use this firearm cleaning rod adapter to convert an 8-32 male thread to a 5/16-27 female thread, eliminating the need to purchase and store multiple dedicated rod sets.
• Mobile hunters — assembling compact field cleaning kits benefit from this firearm cleaning rod adapter's ultra-lightweight profile of less than 15 grams and length under 2 cm, which allows a single rifle cleaning rod to service a mixed-calibre arsenal in the field without adding excess weight to a hunting pack.

Less suitable for: Firearm owners seeking to clean sub-calibre firearms, as this thread adapter is physically incompatible with smaller .17 calibre cleaning rods using 5-40 threads; these sub-calibre systems require a dedicated micro-calibre thread adapter designed specifically for 5-40 thread pitches.