What is the working length of the cleaning rod, and will it fit longer .223 hunting barrels?

The Kleenbore KDS-556 kit features a multi-section rigid black steel cleaning rod providing a working length of approximately 30 to 32.5 inches. This is sufficient for standard .223 Remington and 5.56mm rifle barrels commonly used in Australia, though barrels exceeding 32.5 inches will require rod extensions or a longer single-piece bench rod.

Can I use the Kwik-Kleen pull-through rope to clear a stuck case or severe barrel obstruction in the field?

No, the Kwik-Kleen pull-through rope is strictly restricted to clearing loose fouling and light powder residue during quick field maintenance. For mechanical leverage and clearing stuck cases or stubborn obstructions, you should always use the rigid steel sectional rod included in the kit.

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

No, the Kleenbore KDS-556 is a purely mechanical cleaning system containing no powered components, making electrical approvals such as SAA or RCM compliance entirely unnecessary. It is built entirely from manual components like steel, phosphor bronze, nylon, and cotton suitable for outback and range use.

What specific components are included in the kit for maintaining both the bore and the action?

The kit includes a sectional steel rod with a swivel T-handle, a Kwik-Kleen pull-through bore rope, a .223/5.56mm phosphor bronze bore brush, a barbed point jag, a slotted patch holder, a muzzle guard, and 100% cotton flannel patches. Additionally, it features a double-ended nylon utility brush specifically designed for scrubbing bolt faces, receiver rails, and locking lugs.

.223 Cleaning Kit - KleenBore KDS-556

The Kleenbore 223/5.56mm Dual-Kleen Rifle Cleaning Kit is a comprehensive bore and action maintenance system designed specifically for .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO rifles. Built with a dual-cleaning architecture, the kit combines a multi-section rigid steel rod for deep mechanical scrubbing and obstruction clearing with a Kwik-Kleen pull-through bore rope for fast, single-pass field maintenance. The steel rod assembly provides a working length of 30" to 32.5" and features a detachable swivel T-handle that follows rifle rifling smoothly during cleaning strokes.

Key Features

Dual-Cleaning System: Integrates a rigid black steel sectional rod for thorough bench maintenance with a Kwik-Kleen pull-through rope for quick cleaning between firing strings.
Calibre-Specific Bore Tools: Includes a dedicated .223/5.56mm phosphor bronze bore brush and a barbed/spear point jag for precise patch alignment and fouling removal.
Muzzle & Crown Protection: Supplied with a muzzle guard to prevent steel rod contact with the rifle crown and rifling during insertion.
Action Maintenance: Features a double-ended nylon utility brush designed to scrub bolt faces, receiver rails, locking lugs, and tight action recesses.
Included Accessories: Packed with a slotted patch holder and 100% cotton flannel cleaning patches inside a compact 24.1 cm × 14.0 cm × 5.1 cm kit package.

Product Specifications

Calibre Compatibility: .223 Remington / 5.56×45mm NATO (bore diameter ~0.224 in / 5.56 mm)
Cleaning Rod Working Length: Approximately 30" to 32.5"
Cleaning Rod Material: Rigid black steel with detachable swivel T-handle
Package Dimensions: Approximately 24.1 cm × 14.0 cm × 5.1 cm (9.5" × 5.5" × 2.0")
Power Requirements: Manual / purely mechanical

Who is the Kleenbore 223/5.56mm Dual-Kleen Rifle Cleaning Kit for?

Varmint and Pest Control Shooters — Requires field-ready bore maintenance for .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO pest control rifles, using the kit's Kwik-Kleen pull-through rope for single-pass fouling removal between paddock setups without carrying a full bench setup.
Target and Range Shooters — Relies on this 223 caliber rifle cleaning kit to thoroughly deep-clean precision target barrels up to 30" to 32.5" in working length using the rigid steel sectional rod, phosphor bronze brush, and spear point jag.

Less suitable for: Target rifles with barrel and muzzle configurations exceeding a 32.5" working length, which require single-piece extended bench rods, or non-.223/5.56mm bore diameters that require dedicated multi-calibre or universal cleaning kits.

SKU	KLB41033LP
Model #	KDS-556
Brand	Kleenbore
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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