Description
When you're wiping down a bore after range day, you want something that pulls the gunk out without doing any harm to the inside of your barrel. The Hoppe's 1321 cleaning swabs are made from 100% cotton, so they're soft enough to run through your bore without scratching, but absorbent enough to carry out loose fouling, powder residue, and whatever else built up while you were shooting. They work great for laying down a light coat of oil too, since the cotton soaks up solvent and lube and spreads it evenly.
These are sized for .22 through .270 caliber, which covers a big chunk of popular rifle rounds along with some handgun calibers in that range. Each swab threads on with a standard #8-32 pattern, so they'll spin right onto most rifle and handgun cleaning rods and jags you already own. No special tools, no odd adapters for this caliber range, just thread it on and go.
Why the Hoppe's 1321 Swabs Earn a Spot in Your Kit
The nice thing about these cotton swabs is that they're washable and reusable. Rinse one out, let it dry, and it's ready for the next cleaning instead of hitting the trash after one pass. Having 10 in a pack means you can keep a few in your range bag, a few on the bench, and still have backups when one finally wears out.
Getting the Most Out of Your 1321 Cotton Swabs
For the best results, run a solvent-soaked patch or brush through first to break up the heavy stuff, then follow with one of these swabs to mop out what's left and leave the bore clean. They're also handy for reaching into spots a patch alone tends to miss. Cotton this soft is tough to beat for a final wipe-down before you case your rifle up.
Hoppe's has been in the gun care game since 1903, and little pieces like these swabs are a big part of why folks keep coming back. Toss a pack in your cleaning kit and you'll always have a fresh one ready when it's time to run the bore.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1321
- UPC: 026285511208
- Product Type: Cleaning Swab
- Caliber Range: .22 to .270 Caliber
- Gun Type: Rifle / Handgun
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Thread Pattern: #8-32
- Quantity: 10 Per Pack
- Length: 4.9 in
- Washable: Yes
- Series: Standard
What’s Included
- 10 Hoppe's 1321 cotton cleaning swabs (.22-.270 caliber)
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers do the Hoppe's 1321 swabs fit?
These swabs are sized for .22 through .270 caliber bores, which covers a wide range of common rifle rounds plus some handgun calibers in that range. If your bore falls between those sizes, this is the right swab. Hoppe's makes other swab sizes for larger calibers and shotgun gauges if you need to cover other firearms.
What thread pattern do these swabs use?
The 1321 swabs use a standard #8-32 thread, which is the common size for rifle and handgun cleaning rods and jags. They'll thread right onto most rods you already have without needing an adapter for this caliber range. Just spin it on and you're ready to mop the bore.
Are the Hoppe's cotton swabs reusable?
Yes, they're 100% cotton and washable, so you can rinse one out, let it dry, and use it again for the next cleaning session. With 10 in a pack you'll have plenty on hand before you need more. Over time cotton will break down, but these hold up well through repeated use.
What are these swabs best used for?
They're great for mopping out loose fouling, powder residue, and debris after a solvent pass or brush, and they work well for laying down a light, even coat of oil or lube too. The soft cotton won't scratch your bore, making them ideal for a final wipe-down. Many folks keep a pack in both their range bag and on the cleaning bench.




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