Bore Tech Bore Stix .22 Cal Rimfire 36″ 1-Piece Cleaning Rod

Description

The Bore Tech Bore Stix is about as good as a one-piece cleaning rod gets, and this version is built specifically for .22 rimfire rifles with a 36-inch working length. What sets it apart is the free-floating dual ball bearing handle. Instead of forcing the jag or brush to spin against the rifling, the handle lets the rod rotate on its own and track the twist of your barrel naturally. That means less resistance, cleaner passes, and no more fighting with a brush that keeps unscrewing itself halfway down the bore.

What Makes the Bore Stix Rimfire Rod Different

This is the rimfire-specific version, and the difference matters. The core runs roughly 0.015 inches smaller in diameter than the centerfire rod, which helps it clear ejectors and the choked barrels you often find on rimfire rifles. You can run it on a .22 centerfire rifle too if you want the extra clearance, though you'd never want to go the other way and put a centerfire rod through a rimfire bore. The rod itself is coated spring steel with a polymer covering that resists embedding from grit, so it won't turn into sandpaper against your rifling over time.

Handle and Tip Details on the Bore Stix

The cushioned handle rides on 22 stainless steel bearings for that effortless spin, and the base carries an index dot so you can check your rifle's twist rate right off the rod. The orange color-coding tells you at a glance it's the .22 caliber rod. Up front, the female tip uses an 8-32 thread and skips the brass, which is a big deal if you clean with copper-removing solvents. A brass tip can throw a false blue reading and trick you into thinking there's more fouling left than there is. The non-brass Proof-Positive tip keeps things accurate.

Cleanup is simple. Wipe the rod down with a damp rag or paper towel after use and it's ready for the next session. It's a buy-once piece of gear that plays nicely with standard 8-32 jags, brushes, and accessories.