What is the maximum barrel length that the Kleenbore K17 cleaning rod can accommodate?

The Kleenbore K17 features a 3-piece rigid steel rod with a total working length of approximately 34 inches. This makes it well-suited for cleaning smallbore rifle barrels up to 30 to 32 inches in length. For barrels exceeding this length, you would need a specialized extra-length single-piece rod.

Can I use standard .22 caliber brushes or accessories with the Kleenbore K17 kit?

No, the components in the K17 kit are strictly engineered for .17 calibre bores and use specialized #3-48 smallbore threads. Standard .22 calibre accessories typically use larger #8-32 threads and will not fit or function correctly with this rod without separate adapters.

Is this cleaning kit recommended for outback mobile hunting trips or workbench maintenance?

The Kleenbore K17 is best suited for benchrest, home workshop, or vehicle-based camp maintenance due to its rigid hard-cased layout and multi-piece steel rod. For ultralight in-field mobile carry in the Australian bush where pack weight is critical, hunters typically prefer pull-through cable kits or bore snakes instead.

Does this cleaning kit require any electrical certifications or special compliance for use in Australia?

No electrical compliance or SAA/RCM certification is required because this is a purely mechanical firearm maintenance product containing no electrical components. The kit includes a standard 2 oz bottle of firearm lubricant/cleaner, which is fully compliant for domestic Australian transport and retail use.

17 Caliber Cleaning Kit - Kleenbore K17

The Kleenbore 17 Caliber Rifle Cleaning Kit is a dedicated smallbore maintenance suite engineered specifically for .17 calibre firearms, including .17 HMR, .17 WSM, .17 Hornet, .17 Fireball, and .17 Mach 2. Designed for thorough barrel care and carbon or copper fouling removal, the kit centres around a 3-piece rigid steel rod featuring a black oxide finish and a rotating swivel handle that allows cleaning attachments to track the bore's rifling smoothly. Housed in a compartmentalised polypropylene storage case, the kit supplies all necessary components to clean, lubricate, and protect smallbore rifle actions and barrels.

Key Features

Rotating Swivel Handle: Enables cleaning patches and bore brushes to follow the rifling lands and grooves without binding or unscrewing rod sections during the stroke.
Calibre-Specific Cleaning Components: Includes a .17 calibre phosphor bronze bore brush, a .17 calibre cotton mop, and a barbed brass spear-tip jag sized precisely for smallbore applications.
Thread-Matched Hardware: Uses standard #3-48 smallbore threads across the rod and accessories to ensure tight, wobble-free component alignment.
Complete Maintenance Supply: Comes with 100% cotton cleaning patches, a double-ended nylon utility brush, a silicone gun cloth, and a 2 oz bottle of BreakFree / Formula 3 CLP lubricant and protectant.
Rigid Protective Casing: Reusable polypropylene storage case keeps smallbore components organised and protected on the workbench or during vehicle transport.

Product Specifications

Calibre Compatibility: .17 calibre rimfire and centerfire
Cleaning Rod Length: 34 inches (86.4 cm) total working length (3-piece assembly)
Cleaning Rod Material: Steel with black oxide finish
Thread Standard: #3-48 smallbore thread
Lubricant Volume: 2 oz (59 ml) bottle of CLP / Gun Conditioner
Total Package Weight: Approx. 510 g (1.125 lbs)
Operation: Manual / mechanical

Who is the Kleenbore 17 Caliber Rifle Cleaning Kit for?

.17 Calibre Rimfire and Centerfire Benchrest Shooters — Requires the 34-inch rigid multi-piece steel rod and dedicated #3-48 smallbore threads of this smallbore rifle cleaning kit to provide consistent bore-line stability and rifling engagement without damaging delicate .17 calibre crowns or lands.
Smallbore Varmint Hunters Performing Workbench Maintenance — Benefits from the all-in-one smallbore rifle cleaning kit configuration containing matched .17 calibre brushes, jags, and a 2 oz CLP bottle for complete post-hunt fouling removal, lubrication, and rust prevention at the cleaning bench.

Less suitable for: Rifles with barrel lengths exceeding 32 inches or extended bore-guide reach (which require specialised extra-length single-piece rods), bores larger than .17 calibre (which require larger #8-32 threaded rod kits with larger diameter brushes), or ultralight in-field mobile carry (which are better served by compact, flexible pull-through cable kits or bore snakes).

SKU	KLB41012LP
Model #	K17
Brand	Kleenbore
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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