The Pro-Shot Shotgun Adaptor #8-32 to 5/16-27 (Model AD1) is a precision-machined solid brass cleaning rod converter made in the USA. Designed for firearm maintenance, this mechanical adapter converts standard rifle cleaning rods with a female #8-32 thread into a platform capable of accepting larger American standard 5/16-27 threaded shotgun accessories. This allows shooters to attach shotgun-specific bore brushes, cotton mops, jags, and patch loops to their existing rifle rods across all standard shotgun gauges, including 10 ga, 12 ga, 16 ga, 20 ga, 28 ga, and .410 bore.

Key Features:

• Universal Step-Up Threading: Converts standard female #8-32 rifle rods to accept standard American 5/16-27 male shotgun accessories.
• Bore-Safe Solid Brass Construction: Machined from brass to prevent marring or damaging the firearm's chamber and bore during push-pull cleaning strokes.
• Broad Gauge Utility: Operates with standard American 5/16-27 threaded tips across 10, 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge and .410 bore systems.
• Compact Footprint: Weighs approximately 1 g (0.0022 lb) for convenient storage in benchrest toolboxes or field cleaning kits.

Specifications:

• Rod-End Interface (Male Thread): Standard American #8-32 male
• Accessory-End Interface (Female Thread): Standard American shotgun 5/16-27 female
• Material: Precision-machined solid brass
• Weight: ~1 g (~0.0022 lb)
• Power Requirements: None (manual mechanical adapter)
• Country of Origin: USA

Who is the Proshot Shotgun Adaptor #8-32 To 5-16-27 for?

• Shooters maintaining both rifles and shotguns with a single kit — Adapts standard rifle rods to accept 5/16-27 female threaded shotgun attachments using an integrated #8-32 male thread, eliminating the need to carry a separate dedicated shotgun rod into the field.
• Benchrest cleaners using standard American threaded rods — Steps up standard #8-32 female rod ends to standard American 5/16-27 female shotgun threading using a non-marring solid brass shotgun cleaning rod adaptor for bench maintenance.

Less suitable for: Small-bore maintenance requiring #5-40 threads (such as .17 or .20 calibre setups) or metric systems; standard #5-40 small-bore adapters or dedicated metric thread converters are required for those rod types.