The KleenBore Universal Saf-T-Clad Coated Cleaning Rod (SAF301) is a 5-section firearm maintenance tool designed to clean handguns, centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, and shotguns without causing bore or crown damage. Engineered with a solid high-grade steel core coated in a proprietary red thermal-setting resin, the rod eliminates bare-metal contact inside the barrel while resisting common bore solvents and CLPs. It provides a 30-inch working length and features an ergonomic polymer swivel handle that rotates freely to follow barrel rifling grooves when pushing patches, jags, or brushes.

Key Features

• Saf-T-Clad Thermal-Setting Coating: Protects barrel rifling and the crown against rubbing, etching, and metal-on-metal wear during routine bore maintenance.
• Smooth Swivel Handle: Free-rotating polymer handle allows cleaning accessories to smoothly track the rifling twist through the bore.
• 5-Section Packable Design: Breaks down into five sections to fit inside range bags, hunting packs, and field kits.
• Broad Calibre Versatility: Includes a Saf-T-Clad red steel patch holder (.22 to .45 calibre), a slotted shotgun patch holder, and a brass shotgun thread adapter.
• Standard Thread Compatibility: Fitted with industry-standard #8-32 female threads to accept standard Australian and international cleaning accessories.

Specifications

• Model Number: SAF301
• Construction: High-grade steel core with thermal-setting resin coating
• Configuration: 5-section rod
• Working Length: 30 inches (~76.2 cm)
• Thread Pattern: Standard #8-32 female threads (includes shotgun adapter)
• Calibre Range: .22 to .45 calibre rifles/handguns and all standard shotgun gauges (.410 to 10/12 gauge)
• Packaged Weight: Approximately 0.136 kg to 0.195 kg (0.30 to 0.43 lbs)

Who is the Kleenbore Universal Saf-T-Clad Coated Cleaning Rod for?

• Hunters maintaining centerfire rifles and shotguns in the field — Requires a packable coated cleaning rod set that breaks down into a compact 5-section configuration while providing a 30-inch working length to clear standard sporting barrels across calibres from .22 to .45 and standard shotgun gauges.
• Target shooters seeking a portable cleaning kit for range bags — Employs standard industry #8-32 female threads and a free-rotating swivel handle to fit standard range accessories across a .22 to .45 calibre range without risking metal-on-metal bore contact.

Less suitable for: Sub-calibre barrels under .22 (such as .17 HMR, .17 Mach 2, .177 airguns, or .204 Ruger) where the rod diameter is too large, requiring a dedicated .17 calibre cleaning rod, as well as barrels exceeding 26 to 28 inches plus action length, which require a longer 36-inch to 44-inch single-piece bench rod.