Description
If you own more than one long gun and don't want a drawer full of caliber-specific kits, this is the workhorse to reach for. Hoppe's built this universal kit to handle rifles and shotguns across all calibers and gauges, pairing their time-tested No. 9 formula with the tools you need to run patches down a bore. It's the kind of kit that's been keeping guns running for generations, and there's a reason it keeps showing up on the shelf.
At the heart of it is Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner, the solvent that's been the go-to for hunters and range regulars since 1903. It cuts through carbon, powder residue, lead, and metal fouling, and it doubles as a light rust preventative if you run a wet patch through before storage. Alongside it you get a bottle of Hoppe's Traditional Lubricating Oil to protect the metal and keep the action moving once the bore is clean.
What Comes in the Hoppe's Universal Cleaning Kit
The three-piece aluminum rod screws together with a T-handle and a ball-bearing swivel, so the tip follows the bore's rifling instead of fighting it. That makes for smoother strokes and less chance of scrubbing against the lands. You also get slotted tips and a shotgun adapter, which is what lets a single rod jump from a .22 up through 12-gauge duty.
Getting the Most From This Rifle & Shotgun Kit
One thing worth knowing up front: brushes aren't included, which is intentional. Hoppe's leaves that choice to you so you can match a bronze or nylon brush to whatever you're cleaning. Run a solvent-soaked patch through, let it sit, follow with a brush if the bore needs it, then dry patches until they come out clean. Finish with a light oil patch and you're set. It all packs back into the clamshell for tidy storage in a range bag or on the bench.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Manufacturer Part Number: UOB
- UPC: 026285512922
- Product Type: Cleaning Kit
- Fits: Universal rifle and shotgun, all calibers and gauges
- Rod Material: Aluminum, three-piece
- Rod Handle: T-handle with ball-bearing swivel
- Solvent: Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner, 2 oz
- Lubricating Oil: Hoppe's Traditional Lubricating Oil, 2.25 oz
- Case Material: Clamshell
- Length: 14.6 in
- Shipping Weight: 0.65 lb
What’s Included
- Three-piece aluminum cleaning rod with T-handle and ball-bearing swivel
- Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner (2 oz)
- Hoppe's Traditional Lubricating Oil (2.25 oz)
- Slotted cleaning tips
- Rifle/shotgun adapter
- Cotton cleaning patches
- Clamshell packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Hoppe's Universal Cleaning Kit come with brushes?
No, brushes are not included, and that's by design. Hoppe's leaves the brush choice up to you so you can pick a bronze or nylon brush that matches the caliber or gauge you're cleaning. It's an easy add-on and lets you build the kit around your own guns.
What does Hoppe's No. 9 solvent actually remove?
The No. 9 formula cuts through carbon, powder residue, lead, and metal fouling in the bore. It's safe for rifles, pistols, and shotguns, and it also leaves a light coat that helps prevent rust. For heavy copper fouling, some folks step up to Hoppe's Bench Rest 9, but standard No. 9 handles routine cleaning just fine.
Will this one kit work on both my rifles and shotguns?
Yes, that's the whole idea behind the universal setup. The three-piece aluminum rod uses slotted tips and a shotgun adapter to cover all calibers and gauges, so a single kit can move from a .22 rifle to a 12-gauge shotgun. It's a solid pick if you want to maintain a mixed safe without buying multiple kits.
What's the ball-bearing swivel handle for?
The swivel lets the cleaning tip rotate freely so it follows the twist of the bore's rifling as you push the rod through. That means smoother strokes and gentler contact with the lands and grooves. It's a small feature that makes a real difference on rifled barrels.





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