Description
The Bore Tech V-Stix is a one-piece rod that gives you serious cleaning performance without the boutique price. It's sized for .22 caliber through 6.5mm (.264) barrels and runs a full 40 inches of working length, so it handles everything from an AR to a long bolt-action varmint or precision rig. The whole idea here is a rod that stays straight, protects your bore, and just works trip after trip.
What Sets the V-Stix Apart
At the heart of this rod is a caliber-specific steel core that keeps things rigid and minimizes bow and flex as you push through the bore. That steel is wrapped in a high-performance coating that's chemically resistant and won't soften up on you, which means bore debris and grit won't get pressed into the surface and dragged back across your rifling. It's the kind of detail that separates a rod you trust from one you replace every season.
The Handle That Made Bore Tech Famous
The V-Stix uses Bore Tech's ergonomic, free-floating ball bearing handle, and it's an industry favorite for good reason. Because the handle spins freely, the rod follows the barrel's lands and grooves naturally instead of fighting them, which gives you a more even scrub down the full length of the bore. It's shaped large enough to fill your hand but slim enough that it won't bang into a rifle stock while you work, and the color-coded handle makes grabbing the right rod for the right caliber a no-brainer.
Threading and Setup
The rod finishes with a barrel-safe brass female tip that accepts jags and brushes directly, so you're not stacking on extra adapters every time you swap accessories. Bore Tech's V-Stix rifle rods use 8/32 female threads, which pairs with their brass V-Stix jags and standard 8-32 cleaning gear. Keep in mind jags and brushes are sold separately, so you can build the setup around your exact bore and cleaning routine.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Bore Tech
- Manufacturer Part Number: BSVX-2240-00
- UPC: 667739980470
- Caliber/Gauge: 22 Caliber (.223-.224) / 264-6.5mm (.264)
- Working Length: 40 in
- Rod Type: One-piece
- Core: Caliber-specific steel
- Coating: High-performance, chemically resistant polymer
- Handle: Free-floating ball bearing, color-coded
- Tip: Barrel-safe brass, female
- Thread: 8/32 female
What’s Included
- Bore Tech V-Stix .22 Cal-6.5mm 40" one-piece cleaning rod with ball bearing handle and brass tip
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does the V-Stix .22-6.5mm rod fit?
This rod is sized for .22 caliber (.223-.224) up through 6.5mm (.264) bores, so it covers a wide range of popular rifles from .223 and .224 varmint guns to 6.5mm precision and hunting rigs. The steel core is caliber-specific to that range, which is what keeps the rod properly sized and rigid inside the bore. The handle is color-coded to that caliber group so it's easy to grab the right rod at a glance.
What thread size does the V-Stix use, and will my jags fit?
The V-Stix rifle rod uses an 8/32 female thread at the tip. That matches Bore Tech's own brass V-Stix jags and brushes, plus any standard 8-32 threaded cleaning accessories on the market. Jags and brushes are sold separately, so you can pick the exact pieces for your bore.
Is the 40 inches the total length or just the rod?
The 40 inches refers to the working length of the rod itself, not including the handle. That gives you plenty of reach for long bolt-action barrels and full-length rigs. If you're cleaning shorter barrels it still works fine, you'll just have extra rod behind the muzzle.
How does the ball bearing handle actually help while cleaning?
The free-floating ball bearing handle lets the rod spin on its own axis as you push it through the barrel. That means the rod follows the twist of the rifling instead of resisting it, giving you a smoother, more even scrub across the lands and grooves. It also keeps jags and brushes from unscrewing mid-stroke, which is a common headache with fixed-handle rods.



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