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Anybody who's fought with cotton patches that bunch up, tear, or leave lint behind in a tiny .17 bore knows the frustration. Tipton's Felt Cleaning Pellets take a different approach. These are compressed heavy-felt pellets that ride down the barrel on a jag and grip the rifling with even pressure the whole way through, which means a more thorough pass at pulling out carbon fouling and lead residue.
The felt is dense and durable, so a single pellet holds up to multiple passes instead of shredding on you like a worn patch. They don't shrink or shed, and they fill the lands and grooves more uniformly than a folded patch ever will. That consistent contact is the whole point, especially in a skinny .17 bore where there's very little room to work with. Run them dry to check for leftover gunk, or dampen one with solvent to scrub, then finish with a dry pellet or an oiled one to lay down a protective film before the gun goes back in the safe.
Each pack ships with one caliber-correct jag, so you're not hunting down extra parts to get started. The pellet tip is shaped to seat properly on the jag, keeping tension right where you want it as it travels the barrel. A handy trick from folks who use these: let the rod rotate freely so the pellet doesn't back off the jag on the return stroke.
These pair nicely with a good bore paste or copper solvent when you've got stubborn fouling, and the resealable pouch tosses easily into a range bag or cleaning kit. If you shoot a .17 HMR, .17 WSM, or a .177 air rifle, this 100-count supply will keep that bore clean for a long stretch of range days. Tipton backs the product with a limited lifetime warranty, which tells you they stand behind how these hold up.
Thread the included jag onto your cleaning rod, seat a pellet on the tip, and run it down the bore just like you would a patch. Many folks run a couple of dry pellets first to check for debris, then dampen one with solvent to scrub. Let the rod spin freely so the pellet stays on the jag during the return stroke, and finish with an oiled pellet to protect the bore before storage.
Every 100-count pouch includes one caliber-correct jag sized for the .17 pellets, so you're set to start cleaning right away. The pellet tip is shaped to match the jag for proper tension in the barrel. You'll only need a compatible cleaning rod to use them.
Yes, these are made for the .17 caliber bore, which covers .17 HMR, .17 WSM, and .177 air rifles. Fit is the most important factor with felt pellets, so matching the pellet to your actual bore diameter gives you the best contact with the rifling. If a pellet feels too loose, that usually points to a bore that's slightly larger than the pellet is sized for.
They serve different purposes and a lot of people use both. Felt pellets hold up to multiple passes without shredding, don't shed lint, and give a more even fit against the lands and grooves, which is a real plus in a tight .17 bore. Cotton patches still have their place for wetting the bore and final wipe-downs, so many keep both in the kit.
| UPC | 661120417095 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1099933 |
| Caliber/Gauge | .17 Caliber (.177) |
| Quantity | 100 |
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