Description
When you're wiping down a shotgun or a big-bore muzzleloader, the last thing you want is a wad of lint left behind in the bore. These Birchwood Casey 3-inch square patches are cut from lint-free cotton and use a cross-weave pattern that gives them real grip on fouling. The textured surface digs into carbon and powder residue instead of just sliding over it, and the cotton holds onto solvent and oil so you get better coverage on every pass from breech to muzzle.
Sized Right for .50 Cal, 12 and 20 Gauge
At a full 3 inches square, these patches are meant for the bigger bores. They wrap nicely around a jag for .50 caliber rifles and muzzleloaders, and they fit 12 and 20 gauge shotgun barrels without bunching up or slipping through loose. A lot of folks also cut them down into quarters for smaller calibers, so a single bag stretches across just about everything in the safe.
Why the Cross-Weave Matters
The double cross-weave stitching is what sets these apart from plain cotton flannel. It adds scrubbing power and holds together while you're working a stubborn barrel, so patches don't shred and leave fibers behind. The cotton is highly absorbent too, which means it carries more solvent for the grimy jobs and more oil when you're laying down a protective coat afterward.
Birchwood Casey Patches Built to Last
Birchwood Casey has been in the gun care business a long time, and these patches are made in the USA. With 300 per bag, you've got enough on hand for routine maintenance at the bench or quick cleanups out in the field. Toss a handful in your range bag and keep the rest in your cleaning kit.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Birchwood Casey
- Manufacturer Part Number: 41168
- UPC: 029057411683
- Model: Gun Cleaning Patches
- Product Type: Cleaning Patch
- Patch Shape: Square
- Patch Size: 3 in. x 3 in.
- Caliber/Gauge: .50 Caliber / 12 Gauge / 20 Gauge
- Material: Lint-Free Cotton, Cross-Weave
- Quantity: 300 Per Bag
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- 300 Birchwood Casey 3 in. square cleaning patches (one bag)
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers and gauges do these Birchwood Casey patches fit?
They're sized for .50 caliber, 12 gauge, and 20 gauge bores. The 3-inch square shape wraps well around a jag for muzzleloaders and big-bore rifles, and slides through shotgun barrels without bunching. If you shoot smaller calibers, you can cut them down to size and get more use out of a bag.
Are these patches really lint-free?
Yes, the cross-weave cotton is designed to hold together and not shed fibers in the bore. That's the main reason people prefer them over plain cotton flannel, which tends to leave threads and lint behind. You get a cleaner finish without picking bits out of your barrel afterward.
How many patches come in a bag?
Each bag holds 300 patches, so you've got plenty for regular cleaning sessions and heavy use. That's enough to keep at the bench and still toss a handful in your range bag.
Can I use these Birchwood Casey patches with any solvent or oil?
Absolutely. The absorbent cotton soaks up solvent for cutting through carbon and fouling, then works just as well for spreading a light coat of oil to protect the bore. They pair with pretty much any standard gun cleaning solvent or lubricant on your shelf.




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