Description
The Bore-Nado Handgun Cleaning Rope is Allen's pull-through answer to the old rod-and-patch routine. It's built for .44 and .45 caliber handguns, and the whole idea is simple: add a little solvent to the rope, drop the weighted brass tip through your barrel, and pull it from breech to muzzle in one stroke. One pass does the scrubbing and swabbing that used to take a dozen patches, and if the bore's really caked up you just run it through again until it comes out clean.
How the Bore-Nado Rope Handles Fouling
The small end of the rope carries a weighted brass bore guide that drops right through the barrel and gives you something to grab and pull. Behind it, the vortex bristle section uses copper brushes to break loose carbon, lead, and powder residue, then a built-in braided swab sweeps all that grime out the muzzle end. Because everything moves in one direction, you're not pushing fouling back and forth the way a rod and patch can. It's a clean, controlled pull every time.
Why the .44/.45 Bore-Nado Earns a Spot in Your Range Bag
At 8.5 inches, this thing packs down small enough to live in a range bag, glove box, or pistol case without taking up real estate. It's the tool you reach for when you want a quick wipe-down at the range or a fast cleanup after a session before the gun goes back in the safe. Pull-through ropes like this are also solvent-safe and washable, so when it gets grungy you can rinse it with warm water and mild soap, let it dry fully, and it's ready for the next round.
Think of it as a companion to your full cleaning kit rather than a total replacement. For deep chamber and action work you'll still want your rods and brushes, but for the barrel itself, the Bore-Nado gets you most of the way there in a fraction of the time. It's a smart pickup for anyone running a .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Colt, or similar big-bore handgun who wants maintenance to be less of a chore.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bore-Nado by Allen
- Manufacturer Part Number: 70584
- UPC: 026509019251
- Caliber: .44 / .45 Cal
- Product Type: Pull-Through Bore Cleaning Rope
- Color: Gray/Red
- Length: 8.50 in
- Material: Polyester with copper bristles
- Bore Guide: Weighted brass tip
- Quantity: 1
What’s Included
- Bore-Nado .44/.45 caliber handgun cleaning rope (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the Bore-Nado cleaning rope?
Add a little of your favorite bore solvent to the rope, then drop the weighted brass tip down through the barrel from the breech end. Grab the brass guide and pull the whole rope through toward the muzzle in one steady stroke. Repeat as needed until the bore comes out clean.
Will this Bore-Nado rope fit both .44 and .45 caliber handguns?
Yes, this model is sized to clean both .44 and .45 caliber bores, which covers popular rounds like .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, and .45 Colt. Matching the rope to your caliber is what gives you the right amount of scrubbing contact in the barrel. If you shoot smaller calibers, Bore-Nado offers separate ropes for those sizes.
Is the Bore-Nado rope reusable and washable?
It is. These pull-through ropes are solvent-safe and can be washed with warm water and mild soap when they get loaded up with fouling. Let it air dry completely before storing so it's ready for the next cleanup. Replace it once the bristles wear down or the floss starts falling apart.
Can this replace my full gun cleaning kit?
It's best thought of as a fast, portable companion rather than a full replacement. The rope excels at quick barrel cleanups at the range or before storage, scrubbing and swabbing in a single pass. For deep cleaning of the chamber and action, you'll still want your rods, brushes, and patches.



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