What calibre range is the Pro-Shot CR36-22 cleaning rod designed for, and can I use it on a .17 HMR or .308 Winchester?

The CR36-22 is specifically engineered for calibres measuring .22 to 6.5mm, making it ideal for popular Australian sporting rounds like .223 Remington, 6mm Creedmoor, and 6.5mm Creedmoor. It will not fit into smaller sub-calibres such as .17 and .20 calibres. While it can technically fit larger calibres with adapters, a dedicated .270+ rod is recommended for .308 Winchester and above to ensure greater rigidity and prevent rod flex.

Does this cleaning rod require any special thread adapters for standard brushes and jags?

No adapters are required for standard equipment within its operating range. The Pro-Shot CR36-22 features standard American #8-32 female threads, allowing you to directly attach common .22 to 6.5mm brass jags, nylon brushes, and patch holders. For example, if you are working with .25 caliber rifles, you can pair it directly with components like the Pro-Shot J25B spear pointed benchrest jag.

How does the handle design protect my rifle barrel's rifling during cleaning strokes?

The CR36-22 features a rotating anodised aluminium handle equipped with precision ball bearings. This smooth bearing action allows cleaning patches, brushes, and jags to freely follow the twist of your barrel's rifling grooves during the stroke cycle. Combined with the proprietary Pro-Tuff protective coating over the heat-treated stainless steel core, it prevents bare steel contact and stops abrasive grit from embedding into the rod.

Is a 36-inch working length long enough for my target rifle barrel?

The 36-inch working length easily accommodates standard rifle barrels up to 26 to 28 inches when used alongside a standard bore guide. However, if you are shooting an extra-long custom target or benchrest barrel measuring over 30 inches, you will need to step up to a 40-inch or 44-inch cleaning rod to ensure full bore coverage.

Rifle Cleaning Rod - Pro-Shot CR36-22

The Pro-Shot 36" Coated Rifle Cleaning Rod (.22 Caliber – 6.5mm) is a dedicated bore maintenance tool designed to clean and remove fouling from rifle barrels without damaging internal rifling or the barrel crown. Constructed with a heat-treated stainless steel core and an exclusive proprietary nylon coating, the rod provides structural rigidity while preventing bare steel contact and grit embedding. A rotating anodised aluminium handle equipped with precision ball bearings allows attached jags and brushes to smoothly follow the rifling twist through the bore cycle. Fitted with industry-standard American #8-32 female threads, it connects directly to standard .22 to 6.5mm bore accessories without requiring thread adapters.

Key Features

Protective Coating: Proprietary Pro-Tuff nylon coating covers the heat-treated stainless steel core to guard the bore crown and rifling against steel-on-steel wear and embedded debris.
Ball-Bearing Handle: Precision ball bearings in the anodised aluminium handle enable cleaning jags and bronze brushes to rotate freely with the barrel's rifling grooves during push and pull strokes.
Direct Accessory Fitment: Standard #8-32 female threading accepts common .22 through 6.5mm jags, slotted tips, and brushes directly.
Optimised Calibre Dimensions: An approximate rod diameter of 5.10 mm ensures proper clearance across calibres ranging from .22 LR up to 6.5mm.

Specifications

Working Length: 36 inches (~91.4 cm)
Calibre Compatibility: .22 Caliber to 6.5mm (.22 to .264 inches / 5.56mm to 6.5mm)
Thread Interface: #8-32 female threads
Rod Diameter: Approximately 5.10 mm
Core Material: Heat-treated stainless steel
Coating: Pro-Tuff proprietary nylon coating
Handle Material: Anodised aluminium with integrated ball bearings
Operation: Manual firearm maintenance tool

Who is the Pro-Shot 36" Coated Rifle Cleaning Rod for?

Precision centerfire and rimfire rifle shooters — Requires a 36-inch working length and an approximate 5.10 mm rod diameter to clear sporting barrels up to 26–28 inches chambered in common calibres like .22 LR, .223 Remington, .243 Winchester, and 6.5mm Creedmoor without causing rifling wear.
Benchrest shooters maintaining barrels between .22 and 6.5mm — Relies on direct-fit #8-32 female threading and smooth ball-bearing rotation to push precision jags and patches through .22 to 6.5mm bores along the exact rifling path for thorough fouling removal.

Less suitable for: Sub-calibres smaller than .22 (such as .17 and .20 calibres where this rod will not fit the bore, requiring a dedicated sub-calibre rod with #5-40 threading), calibres .270 and up (which benefit from a stiffer .270+ dedicated cleaning rod to reduce flex), and extra-long target barrels over 30 inches combined with bore guides (which require a 40-inch or 44-inch cleaning rod).

SKU	PS41316LP
Model #	CR36-22
Brand	Pro-Shot
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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