Birchwood Casey 41403 Coated Cleaning Rod, .17-.20 Cal, 33 in

Description

Keeping a small-bore rifle running right starts with the right rod, and this Birchwood Casey 41403 is a straightforward, no-drama option for anyone cleaning .17 through .20 caliber barrels. At 33 inches long, it reaches full-length rifle bores in one pass, so you're not fighting a short rod or dragging fouling back and forth. The core is coated synthetic steel, meaning the metal is wrapped in a protective layer that helps guard your rifling against the scratches and marring a bare rod can leave behind.

What Sets the 41403 Cleaning Rod Apart

The standout here is the free-floating handle. As you push a patch or brush down the barrel, the rod is designed to rotate on its own and follow the twist of the rifling instead of forcing against it. That spinning action helps the rod track cleanly and keeps it from binding up in your action. It's a simple feature, but it's the kind of thing that makes cleaning a tight small-bore barrel a lot less fussy.

Threading and Fit for the Birchwood Casey .17-.20 Cal Rod

This rod uses a female thread on the working end, so it accepts standard small-bore jags and brushes for the .17 to .20 caliber range. If you already run Birchwood Casey or other common cleaning attachments, they'll thread right on. Because it's sized specifically for these tiny bores, it's a smart pick for .17 HMR, .17 Hornet, .204 Ruger, and similar rimfire and centerfire rifles where a larger rod simply won't fit.

Storage That Actually Gets Used

The rod ships in a clear, reusable tube. It's an easy way to keep the rod straight and clean in a range bag or on a shelf in your safe, and it keeps dust and grit off the coated shaft between cleaning sessions. Birchwood Casey has been building gun care gear since 1948, and this rod fits their reputation for dependable, get-it-done tools that don't overcomplicate the job.