Description
Southern Bloomer's #122 patch is the kind of no-nonsense cleaning supply that ends up in just about every serious AR owner's bench drawer. These 1"x1" cotton knit squares are cut to fit .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO bores, and the big draw is the knit construction. Unlike woven flannel that frays and leaves stray fibers hanging around your muzzle crown, these patches are threadless and run virtually lint-free, so you spend less time picking fuzz out of the bore and more time actually shooting.
Why the Southern Bloomer #122 Patch Holds Up
Cotton knit soaks up solvent and grabs carbon well, which matters when you're pushing a patch through a fouled 5.56 barrel after a long range day. The material has enough body to hold a jag snugly for a tight pass, then wipes out clean on the dry patches that follow. It's a simple design that works, and that's exactly why it's earned a reputation among folks who clean a lot of rifles.
Bulk Packing That Makes Sense for High-Volume Cleaning
Buying patches 1,000 at a time changes the math. If you're running a club, working as an armorer, or you just shoot enough that a small tin disappears in a month, this bag keeps you stocked for a long stretch. It's a genuine cost-per-patch win over the little boxed counts, and there's no worry about digging around for the right size mid-clean.
Southern Bloomer has been making cotton knit cleaning patches since the early 1980s, and today you'll find their products in gun shops, police departments, military bases, and crime labs. The company famously started stitching cotton knit garments before discovering the fabric scraps made outstanding gun patches. Decades later, that same knit is still the reason these patches keep showing up on cleaning benches across the country.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Southern Bloomer
- Manufacturer Part Number: #122
- UPC: 025641001223
- Model: Cotton Knit Cleaning Patch
- Product Type: Cleaning Patch
- Caliber Fit: .223 Rem / 5.56x45mm NATO
- Material: Cotton Knit
- Patch Size: 1" x 1"
- Construction: Threadless, virtually lint-free
- Quantity: 1000 Per Bag
- Packaging: Bulk Poly Bag
- Country of Origin: Made in USA
What’s Included
- 1000 cotton knit cleaning patches sized for .223/5.56 in a bulk poly bag
Frequently Asked Questions
What size are the Southern Bloomer .223 patches?
These are 1"x1" square patches cut to fit .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO bores. That size pairs well with a standard .22 caliber jag for a snug pass through the barrel. If you shoot other calibers, Southern Bloomer makes patches sized for those too.
Are these cotton knit patches really lint-free?
They're threadless and run virtually lint-free, which is the big advantage of the knit construction over cheaper woven flannel. You'll see far fewer stray fibers left in the bore or hanging on the crown after a pass. That said, no cotton patch is perfectly lint-free, so a final dry patch is always good practice.
Will 1000 patches actually last me a while?
For most home shooters, a bag of 1,000 will last a very long time since a typical rifle cleaning only uses a handful of patches. The bulk count is aimed at high-volume users like clubs, armorers, and anyone who cleans multiple rifles regularly. Buying at this quantity drops your cost per patch considerably over small boxed packs.
Can I use these patches with any bore solvent?
Yes, the cotton knit holds solvent well and works with standard bore cleaners and oils. Cotton absorbs and carries fouling out effectively, which is why these are a go-to for routine maintenance. Just wrap or thread one onto your jag, run your wet patches, then follow with dry ones until they come out clean.





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