Description
Every rifle owner needs a reliable way to keep the bore clean, and the Allen Basic Rifle Cleaning Kit handles that job without a lot of extra clutter. It's built around the common caliber range that most hunters and range regulars shoot, covering .22, .223/5.56mm, .260/6.5mm, .270, .284/7mm, and .30/.308/7.62mm. That spread means one kit tends to cover the whole safe, from a rimfire plinker to a bolt-action deer rifle.
What You Get in the Allen Rifle Cleaning Kit
The heart of the kit is a three-piece cleaning rod that extends to 32 inches, which is enough length to run a patch straight through a full-size rifle barrel. It threads together with a T-handle up top, giving you something solid to grip and turn without your fingers slipping. Packed alongside the rod are four bronze bore brushes, a pair of cotton swabs for .22 and .30, several slotted tips for holding patches, and a starter supply of 1.5-inch cotton patches. Bronze is the right choice for brushes here since it scrubs out carbon and copper fouling while staying softer than the steel of your barrel.
Why the 8-32 Threading Matters
All the threaded pieces use the standard #8-32 pattern, which is the size you'll find across most rifle and pistol cleaning gear. That's a genuinely useful detail, because it means the brushes, tips, and swabs snug down tight without wobble, and you can swap in replacement brushes or add jags from other brands down the road. The rod sections also break apart for storage, so the whole thing tucks into a range bag or truck box instead of taking up a corner of the closet.
Allen Company has been making shooting and hunting gear since 1970, and this kit reflects their focus on straightforward, good-value equipment. It's a smart pick for a first-time rifle owner setting up a cleaning station, or as a compact backup kit to keep in the field during hunting season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Allen Company
- Manufacturer Part Number: 70730
- Model: Basic Rifle Cleaning Kit
- UPC: 026509088011
- Product Type: Cleaning Kit
- Caliber Coverage: .22 to .30 (.22, .223/5.56mm, .260/6.5mm, .270, .284/7mm, .30/.308/7.62mm)
- Rod Length: 32 inches
- Rod Design: Three-piece with T-handle
- Thread Pattern: Standard #8-32
- Bronze Brushes: 4
- Bore Swabs: 2 (.22 and .30 caliber)
- Patch Size: 1.5-inch cotton
- Case Material: Molded polymer
- Case Color: Grey
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 lb
What’s Included
- Three-piece 32-inch cleaning rod with T-handle
- 4 bronze bore brushes (.22, .243/6.5mm, .270/7mm, .30 cal)
- 2 cotton bore swabs (.22 and .30 caliber)
- Multiple slotted patch tips
- 1.5-inch cotton cleaning patches
- Molded storage case
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does the Allen Basic Rifle Cleaning Kit cover?
It's built for rifles from .22 through .30 caliber, which covers .22, .223/5.56mm, .260/6.5mm, .270, .284/7mm, and .30/.308/7.62mm. That range takes care of most common hunting and range rifles, so one kit usually handles everything in the safe. If you shoot something outside that spread, you'd need a separate brush in the matching size.
Will the brushes and tips fit other cleaning rods?
Yes. The threaded components use the standard #8-32 pattern, which is the same size found on most rifle and pistol cleaning rods and accessories. That means you can mix in replacement brushes or add jags from other brands, and everything threads together snug without wobble.
Is the 32-inch rod long enough for a full-size rifle barrel?
For most standard rifle barrels, yes. The three-piece rod extends to 32 inches, which lets you run a patch or brush straight through in one pass. It also breaks down into sections for compact storage in a range bag or field pack.
Why does the kit use bronze brushes?
Bronze is a solid all-around choice for bore brushes because it's aggressive enough to scrub out carbon and copper fouling but softer than your barrel's steel, so it won't damage the rifling. The kit includes four of them sized across the caliber range, so you can match the brush to whatever you're cleaning.



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