Description
When you can't lug a full-size cleaning setup out to the range or into the field, the Hoppe's FC2 Universal Field Cleaning Kit gives you the essentials in a package small enough to clip on a belt or stash in a pack. It works across pistols, rifles, and shotguns, so one kit covers most of what's in your safe. The soft-sided case uses velcro flaps and elastic webbing to keep everything organized and quiet, and there's extra room inside for a silicone cloth or any caliber-specific brushes you like to run.
What Comes in the FC2 Field Kit
The heart of the kit is a multi-piece cleaning rod with a rotating swivel handle, which lets the rod spin freely and follow your barrel's rifling instead of fighting it. You also get Hoppe's No. 9 bore cleaner to cut carbon fouling, a bottle of lubricating oil for rust and corrosion protection, three nylon slotted tips for running patches, and a supply of cloth cleaning patches. A shotgun adapter is included so you can size up to the bigger bores.
Why the Hoppe's FC2 Earns Its Spot in a Range Bag
Hoppe's has been the name in gun care since 1903, and this kit leans on that same No. 9 formula generations of hunters and target folks have trusted. The one thing to know going in is that brushes aren't part of the package. That's actually on purpose, since bore brushes are caliber-specific and the kit is built to work with whatever you're shooting. Grab the nylon or bronze brushes that match your firearms and drop them in the open pocket, and you've got a complete field cleaning solution.
Who the FC2 Universal Kit Is Made For
This one shines for the shooter on the move, the hunter who wants to wipe down a barrel before the walk out, or anyone building their first cleaning setup without wanting a bulky box. It's a smart backup kit even if you own a full station at home, because keeping cleaning gear in your bag means you never skip maintenance after a long day out.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Manufacturer Part Number: FC2
- UPC: 026285515138
- Product Type: Universal Field Cleaning Kit
- Compatibility: Pistols, Rifles, and Shotguns
- Case Material: Compact Soft-Sided
- Case Mounting: Belt loop or pack-friendly
- Cleaning Rod: Multi-piece with rotating swivel handle
- Included Solvent: Hoppe's No. 9 Bore Cleaner
- Brushes Included: No (space provided for your own)
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 lbs
What’s Included
- Multi-piece cleaning rod with rotating swivel handle
- Hoppe's No. 9 bore cleaner
- Bottle of Hoppe's lubricating oil
- 3 nylon slotted tips
- Cloth cleaning patches
- Shotgun adapter
- Rugged soft-sided carry case with belt loop
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hoppe's FC2 kit include bore brushes?
No, brushes are left out on purpose since bore brushes are specific to each caliber. The kit is built to work across pistols, rifles, and shotguns, so you add the nylon or bronze brushes that fit your firearms. There's open room inside the case to store them right alongside everything else.
Will the FC2 Universal Field Cleaning Kit work on all my guns?
Yes, that's the whole idea behind it. The rod uses a single rotating handle and swaps to different tips, and a shotgun adapter is included to size up to bigger bores. Between that setup and the No. 9 cleaner, it covers most common pistol, rifle, and shotgun calibers.
Is this kit meant to replace a full-size cleaning setup?
It's designed more as a portable field companion than a full bench station. It carries the core essentials in a compact case that clips to a belt or drops in a bag, which makes it great for the range, hunting trips, or as a backup kit. Plenty of folks keep one in their range bag even when they have a larger setup at home.
What does the rotating handle on the cleaning rod do?
The swivel handle lets the rod spin freely as you push it down the barrel, so the patch or tip follows the rifling instead of dragging against it. That means a smoother stroke and a more thorough clean. It's a small feature that makes cleaning noticeably easier.





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