Description
Cleaning a rimfire barrel doesn't need to be a production. Swab-its Bore-Whips take the fuss out of it with a one-piece pull-through design sized for .22 caliber and 5.56mm bores. You run the flexible handle down the barrel from the chamber, pull the foam swab through, and the fouling comes out the muzzle end. No rod sections to thread together, no metal parts to worry about anywhere near your rifling, and no fibers left behind like you get with cotton patches.
What Sets These .22 Bore-Whips Apart
The foam is the star here. It rides tight against the bore for full 360-degree contact, so solvent and oil spread evenly instead of getting missed the way patches sometimes skip spots. The whole thing measures around 45 inches, which gives you plenty of reach for longer barrels and hard-to-access guns like a Ruger 10/22 or a Mark series pistol. The translucent handle is more than just a way to feed the swab through. Left in the breech, it works as an empty chamber indicator, so anyone glancing at your gun on the bench can see it's safe.
Getting the Most Out of Your Bore Whips
These are built to be used over and over. When a swab gets grimy, a quick wash with dish soap or mineral spirits and a paper-towel dry gets it ready to go again. Folks who run them regularly report getting dozens of cleanings out of a single whip before it shows any wear, which makes a three-pack go a long way. They play nice with most common solvents and lubricants too.
They shine as a range bag item and a field-cleaning tool where you want to knock down fouling fast without dragging out a full kit. For guns where you can reach both ends of the barrel, you've got the option to pull or push whichever direction is easiest. Made in the USA, and each bag comes with three whips ready to work.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Swab-its (Super Brush)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 42-0022-12-2
- UPC: 603266420225
- Caliber/Gauge: .22 Caliber / 5.56mm
- Type: Pull-Through Bore Cleaning Swabs
- Material: Lint-free foam, one-piece construction, no metal
- Length: Approximately 45 inches
- Quantity: 3 per pack
- Reusable: Yes, washable with dish soap or mineral spirits
- Empty Chamber Indicator: Yes, translucent handle doubles as ECI
- Country of Origin: Made in the USA
What’s Included
- 3 .22 caliber / 5.56mm Bore-Whips
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the .22 Bore-Whips actually clean the barrel?
You apply your cleaning solvent or oil to the foam swab, feed the flexible handle into the chamber, and pull it through so residue exits the muzzle end. The foam maintains full contact with the bore for even coverage. Because there's no metal in the design, there's nothing to scratch your rifling.
Can I reuse the Bore-Whips or are they one-and-done?
They're built to be reused. Just wash the swab with dish soap or mineral spirits, lay it on a paper towel to dry, and it's ready to go again. Many users report getting dozens of cleanings out of a single whip, so a three-pack stretches a lot further than a bag of patches.
Will these work on my airgun or AR-15?
Yes. The .22 caliber Bore-Whips fit .22cal and 5.56mm bores, which covers rimfire rifles, centerfire rifles, AR-15 platforms, pistols, and most airguns. They're a popular pick for pellet rifles since the foam avoids abrasive contact with the barrel.
Do the Bore-Whips work on guns where I can't reach both ends of the barrel?
They're designed to pull through from the chamber, which works great on most guns. If your firearm allows access to both ends of the barrel, you have the flexibility to pull or push whichever way is easier. On some closed-breech airguns the handle can take a bit of coaxing to feed through a small opening.





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