What barrel lengths and calibers are best suited for the Pro-Shot 36-inch stainless steel cleaning rod?

The Pro-Shot 1PS-36-22/26 features a 36-inch working length and is specifically engineered for rifles chambered in .22 caliber to .26 caliber/6.5mm, spanning .224 to .264 diameters. It easily clears standard 20-inch to 26-inch rifle barrels while accommodating bore guides and receiver actions. For extra-long 28-inch to 32-inch target barrels, you would need to step up to a 42-inch or 50-inch rod.

How does the micro-polished bare stainless steel construction prevent barrel damage during cleaning?

Unlike coated rods that can peel over time or trap abrasive carbon grit, this rod undergoes centerless grinding and heat treatment to produce a dense, mirror-like jeweled finish. This ultra-smooth surface ensures that abrasive fouling will not embed into the shaft, protecting your precision rifling lands and grooves from scratching during repeated chamber-to-muzzle passes.

Does this cleaning rod require any specific thread adapters to use standard accessories in Australia?

No adapters are needed for standard gear because the rod features an industry-standard American #8-32 female thread interface. It directly accepts standard cleaning brushes and jags, such as the Pro-Shot J25B spear pointed benchrest jag for .25 caliber cleaning, making it straightforward to integrate into your existing maintenance kit.

Is this Pro-Shot cleaning rod suitable for lightweight field carry and multi-day outback hunting trips?

The 1-piece 36-inch rigid stainless steel construction is designed primarily for stable benchrest use, workshop maintenance, or range sessions rather than backpack carry. For lightweight mobile setups or multi-day outback hunting where pack space is at a premium, multi-section pull-throughs or flexible alternatives like Bore Snakes remain the preferred choice.

Rifle Cleaning Rod - Pro-Shot 1PS-36-22/26

The Pro-Shot 1-Piece Micro-Polished Stainless Steel Rifle Cleaning Rod (36", .22–.26 Caliber) is designed to maintain bore precision across rimfire and centreline rifle barrels. Constructed from heat-treated stainless steel with a mirror-like micro-polished jeweled finish, this bare stainless rod avoids the peeling and grit-embedding issues associated with coated cleaning rods to protect delicate rifling lands. The handle integrates smooth-swiveling ball bearings that allow cleaning patches, jags, and brushes to naturally follow rifling spirals through the bore without unscrewing.

Micro-Polished Finish: Undergoes centerless grinding, heat treating, and micro-polishing to ensure the surface will not embed abrasive fouling or scratch barrel lands.
Rotating Ball-Bearing Handle: Ergonomic handle features proprietary internal bearings that allow attached accessories to track the twist rate smoothly.
Standard Accessory Interface: Fitted with an industry-standard American #8-32 female thread compatible with standard bore brushes, jags, and mops.
Included Accessories: Supplied with a dedicated brass patch holder and packaged in a protective storage tube.

Specifications

Working Length: 36 inches (~91.4 cm), excluding the handle
Calibre Compatibility: .22 Calibre to .26 Calibre / 6.5mm (.224 to .264 bore diameters; e.g., .22 LR, .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, .22-250, .243 Win/6mm, .260 Rem, and 6.5 Creedmoor)
Thread Pitch: American #8-32 female thread
Construction: 1-piece heat-treated stainless steel

Who is the Pro-Shot 36" Stainless Steel Cleaning Rod for?

Precision benchrest shooters — Requires a 1-piece rifle cleaning rod engineered for .22 Calibre to .26 Calibre / 6.5mm (.224 to .264) match bores that uses a mirror-smooth finish to prevent abrasive grit pick-up during bore maintenance.
Hunting and target rifle owners — Uses a 36-inch working length that provides adequate clearance to pass entirely through standard 20-inch to 26-inch barrel platforms while accommodating action lengths and bore guides.

Less suitable for: Small-bore platforms below .22 calibre, which require a dedicated .17 to .20 calibre rod with #5-40 threads; calibres .270, .308, 8mm, and .338 and up, which require a thicker step-up rod (.27 Cal & Up) to prevent shaft flex; or extra-long target barrels spanning 28 inches to 32 inches and longer, which require a 42-inch or 50-inch cleaning rod.

SKU	PS41242LP
Model #	1PS-36-22/26
Brand	Pro-Shot
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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