Description
If you've fought with a wobbly, easy-to-bend cleaning rod before, the Tipton Ultra Cleaning Kit fixes that headache right out of the gate. The centerpiece is a three-piece rod machined from 17-4 PH stainless steel with a .205 diameter and 40 inches of usable reach. That grade of stainless is seriously stiff, so the rod stays straight through the bore instead of flexing and scraping against the rifling. A multi-bearing handle lets the rod spin freely and follow the natural twist of the rifling as your patch or brush travels down the barrel, which is exactly what you want for a clean pass that treats the crown and lands right.
What Comes in the Tipton Ultra Kit
This is a genuinely deep kit, not a starter box. You get Tipton's 13-piece Ultra Jag Set and a 13-piece bore brush set, which together cover calibers roughly from .17 all the way up to .45. That range means one kit handles your AR-15, a Ruger 10/22, a bolt-action deer rifle, and whatever else lives in the safe. Rounding things out are a spread of picks and general-purpose brushes for scrubbing carbon out of receivers, bolts, and tight corners the rod can't reach.
Why the Bore Guide Earns Its Keep
The Rapid Deluxe Bore Guide is the piece a lot of folks overlook until they use one. It keeps the rod aligned dead-center so you're not dragging it against the throat, and it ships with four muzzle guides plus a design that directs solvent straight into the barrel. That protects the bore and cuts down on the drips and mess that come with cleaning at the bench.
Organized and Ready to Travel
Everything nests into a molded plastic case with custom die-cut foam, so each jag, brush, and pick has its own home and nothing rattles loose. There's room in there for your patches and a bottle of solvent too, making it easy to grab and go for range trips or field maintenance. Add your favorite solvent, lube, and patches and you've got a full rifle bench in one case. It's built for .22 caliber and larger rifles.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tipton
- Model: Ultra Cleaning Kit
- Manufacturer Part Number: 554400
- UPC: 661120544005
- Product Type: Rifle Kit
- Rod Material: 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
- Rod Construction: 3-Piece with Multi-Bearing Handle
- Rod Diameter: .205"
- Rod Usable Length: 40" (breaks down into 16" sections)
- Caliber Range: .22 Cal and larger rifles
- Jag Set: 13-Piece Ultra Jag Set
- Bore Brush Set: 13-Piece Best Bore Brush Set
- Bore Guide: Rapid Deluxe Bore Guide with 4 muzzle guides
- Case Material: Molded Plastic with Die-Cut Foam
- Shipping Weight: 4.23 lbs
What’s Included
- 3-Piece 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Cleaning Rod with multi-bearing handle (40" usable length)
- 13-Piece Ultra Jag Set
- 13-Piece Best Bore Brush Set
- Rapid Deluxe Bore Guide Set with 4 muzzle guides
- Assorted cleaning picks
- General-purpose cleaning brushes
- Molded plastic case with custom die-cut foam
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does the Tipton Ultra Cleaning Kit cover?
The kit is built for .22 caliber and larger rifles, and the included jags and brushes span roughly .17 up to .45. That gives you enough range to clean an AR-15, a 10/22, and most centerfire bolt guns with the same kit. You just match the correct jag and brush to your bore diameter.
Why does the cleaning rod have a bearing handle?
The multi-bearing handle lets the rod spin freely as it travels down the barrel. That allows the jag or brush to follow the natural twist of the rifling instead of fighting against it. The result is a smoother, gentler pass that's easier on the lands and grooves.
Does the Tipton Ultra Kit include solvent and patches?
No, the kit provides the hardware side of cleaning: the rod, jags, brushes, picks, and bore guide. You'll want to add your own favorite bore solvent, lube, and cleaning patches. The case has room set aside to store those alongside the tools.
How does the rod resist bending compared to cheaper kits?
It's made from 17-4 PH stainless steel, which is a high-strength grade that stays stiff and straight. That's a big deal because bending is the common failure point on multi-section rods. A straight rod keeps the patch centered in the bore and reduces contact with the rifling.





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