What is the maximum barrel length that the Kleenbore KB-MLE-5.56 cleaning kit can accommodate?

The multi-piece American-made black steel cleaning rods provide a full working length of 32.5 inches. This makes it ideal for standard tactical and sporting rifles, though barrels exceeding 32.5 inches will require supplemental rod extensions to clean in a single pass.

Can I use this kit for calibres other than .223 Remington or 5.56mm NATO?

No, the bore brush, chamber brush, and precision brass jag included in the KB-MLE-5.56 kit are strictly sized for .223 Rem and 5.56mm NATO firearms. If you need to maintain other calibres, you will need a separate dedicated cleaning kit.

Does this cleaning kit require any electrical power or batteries for operation?

No, the Kleenbore tactical cleaning kit is entirely mechanical and requires no electrical power supply, making it completely reliable for remote outback hunting trips and field maintenance where batteries are unavailable.

What components are included for cleaning the chamber and locking lugs of an AR-15 platform?

The kit features a military-style bronze chamber brush equipped with a stainless steel base specifically designed for cleaning locking lugs. Additionally, it includes a 5-inch triple-action nylon utility brush and a 0.5 oz bottle of Mil-Spec CLP to service the bolt carrier group.

5.56mm Rifle Cleaning Kit - KleenBore KB-MLE-5.56

The KleenBore Military/LE .223 Rem / 5.56mm NATO Rifle Tactical Cleaning Kit is a compact maintenance system engineered for field servicing, range use, and bench breakdown of .223 Remington and 5.56×45mm NATO rifles. Operating as a purely manual maintenance system, it features multi-piece American-made black steel rods with a detachable swivel T-handle that assemble to a full working length of 32.5 inches (approx. 82.5 cm). The complete kit packs into a zippered nylon carry pouch measuring approximately 16.8 in × 4.9 in × 1.9 in, providing full bore, chamber, and action-cleaning capabilities across bolt-action, lever-action, straight-pull, and modern sporting rifle configurations.

Key Features

Multi-Piece Steel Rod System: Assembles to an 82.5 cm (32.5-inch) working reach with a detachable swivel T-handle to follow rifling grooves during bore passes.
Calibre-Specific Cleaning Tools: Includes a .223/5.56mm phosphor bronze bore brush, a precision brass jag, and a military-style bronze chamber brush with a stainless steel base designed for locking lug cleaning.
Complete Action Maintenance: Equipped with a 5-inch triple-action nylon utility brush for bolt carrier cleaning, a black steel slotted patch holder (.22 to .45 calibre), and 100% cotton flannel cleaning patches.
Chemicals & Inspection Tools: Supplied with a 0.5 oz (approx. 15 ml) bottle of Mil-Spec CLP (Cleaner, Lubricant, and Protectant) alongside a chamber flag / bore light for visual inspection.
Compact Field Storage: Houses all maintenance tools inside a structured nylon carry pouch with a total carry weight of approximately 0.625 lb (approx. 283 g).

Specifications

Calibre Compatibility: .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO
Full Working Rod Length: 32.5 inches (approx. 82.5 cm)
Total Kit Weight: Approximately 0.625 lb (approx. 283 g)
Packaged Dimensions: 16.8 in (L) × 4.9 in (W) × 1.9 in (H)
Fluid Capacity: 0.5 oz (approx. 15 ml) Mil-Spec CLP
Threading: Standard American cleaning rod male/female threading
Power Supply: Non-powered / manual operation

Who is the Kleenbore Military/LE 223 Rem/5.56mm Tactical Cleaning Kit for?

AR-15 platform sporting shooters and pest controllers — requires a pack-portable 0.625 lb total weight that easily stows in field gear alongside a military-style stepped chamber brush to clear carbon buildup out of star-chamber locking lugs.
Law enforcement tactical rifle operators — uses a self-contained 5.56mm rifle cleaning kit equipped with a 0.5 oz bottle of Mil-Spec CLP to clean, lubricate, and protect duty carbines during rapid field maintenance without staging dedicated bench fluids.
Target shooters maintaining .223 calibre rifles at the range — needs the 32.5-inch full working length of the multi-piece steel rod system to execute full single-pass bore cleans on standard-length match and target barrels from the chamber end.

Less suitable for: Target rifles with barrel lengths exceeding the 32.5-inch rod reach, which require longer multi-section rod systems or continuous one-piece cleaning rods with supplemental rod extensions; or alternative calibres, which require dedicated .30 calibre or multi-calibre rifle cleaning kits.

SKU	KLB41026LP
Model #	KB-MLE-5.56
Brand	Kleenbore
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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