What is the working length of the Pro-Shot CR8-22 cleaning rod and what barrel lengths is it suitable for?

The Pro-Shot CR8-22 features an 8.0-inch working length excluding the handle. It is specifically designed for handguns and target pistols with barrel lengths up to 8.0 inches, making it ideal for standard club and competition firearms.

Will this cleaning rod fit smaller calibres like .17 HMR or .204 Ruger?

No, the CR8-22 is built for .22 calibre through to .45+ calibre and larger with a #8/32 thread. It is strictly incompatible with smaller bores like .17 HMR or .204 Ruger, which require dedicated .17 or .20 calibre rods and #5-40 threading.

Does the handle include any special features to protect the rifling during cleaning?

Yes, the handle is equipped with an integrated ball-bearing system that allows brushes, jags, and patches to smoothly rotate and follow the rifling grooves. Combined with the proprietary Pro-Tuff polymer coating over the stainless steel core, this prevents barrel throat and rifling wear during use.

What accessories are compatible with the thread fitting on the Pro-Shot CR8-22?

This cleaning rod uses a standard American female #8/32 thread fitting. It offers drop-in compatibility with standard accessories in our range, such as the Pro-Shot J38B spear-pointed benchrest jag for .357, .38, and 9mm pistols, as well as standard bronze brushes and patch holders.

Pistol Cleaning Rod - Pro-Shot CR8-22

The Pro-Shot 8" Pro-Tuff Coated Pistol Cleaning Rod is a specialised, non-powered firearm maintenance tool designed for cleaning handgun barrels chambered in .22 calibre and larger. Built with a heat-treated, micro-polished stainless steel core, the rod is covered in Pro-Shot's proprietary Pro-Tuff polymer coating to protect the barrel throat and internal rifling from wear. Featuring an 8.0-inch (203.2 mm) working length (excluding the handle) and a ball-bearing rotating handle, the rod allows attached bore brushes, jags, and mops to smoothly follow the firearm's rifling grooves without unscrewing during maintenance.

Key Features

Bore-Safe Polymer Coating: Proprietary Pro-Tuff coating provides heat and chemical resistance against standard firearm solvents, bore cleaners, and CLPs while eliminating metal-on-metal barrel wear.
Ball-Bearing Handle: Integrated ball-bearing system ensures free-spinning rotation to track rifling grooves through the entire stroke.
Standard Fitting: Features an industry-standard female #8/32 thread, providing direct compatibility with standard .22 calibre and larger cleaning accessories.
Heat-Treated Core: American-made stainless steel core delivers rigidity to prevent bending under cleaning pressure.

Product Specifications

Working Rod Length: 8.0 inches (203.2 mm)
Calibre Range: .22 Calibre (5.56 mm) up to .45+ Calibre
Thread Interface: American female #8/32 thread
Core Material: Heat-treated stainless steel
Coating Material: Pro-Tuff chemical-resistant polymer
Handle Type: Free-spinning with integrated ball bearings
Power Requirements: Manual operation (0W / non-powered)

Who is the Proshot 8" Coated Pistol Rod 22 Cal & Up for?

Category H licensed target and practical pistol shooters — requires an 8.0-inch (203.2 mm) working length coated pistol cleaning rod to clean club-compliant .22 LR, 9mm, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum handguns without causing chamber or rifling wear.
Handgun competitors in IPSC, ISSF, and Service Pistol disciplines — relies on the industry-standard #8/32 female thread interface on this coated pistol cleaning rod to quickly swap between competition-grade .22 calibre and up brushes, jags, and patch holders for regular carbon and lead removal.

Less suitable for: Handguns or carbines with barrel lengths exceeding 8.0 inches (which require longer 10-to-12-inch pistol rods or dedicated 30-to-36-inch rifle rods), or sub-calibre bores smaller than .22 calibre such as .17 HMR or .204 Ruger (which require dedicated .17/.20 calibre rods utilizing #5-40 threading).

SKU	PS41317LP
Model #	CR8-22
Brand	Pro-Shot
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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