Hoppe's Cotton Cleaning Swabs .17 HMR/.204 cal - Female Ended

Hoppe's Cotton Cleaning Swabs .17 HMR/.204 cal - Female Ended are purpose-designed cleaning tools for precision rifle maintenance across small-bore centerfire calibers. Whether you're running a .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire for varmint work or a .204 Ruger for long-range precision shooting, these swabs deliver effective bore cleaning without the harshness of synthetic materials. Law enforcement firearms instructors and competition shooters rely on cotton swabs for post-range cleaning and field maintenance when a full bore brush and patch combination isn't practical.

Constructed from 100 percent cotton, these swabs combine softness with genuine cleaning power—the female-ended design fits standard cleaning rod tips securely without marring bore walls or damaging fragile lands and grooves. Cotton's absorbent nature makes these swabs ideal for solvent application, fouling removal, and final dry-down passes. Unlike synthetic alternatives, cotton won't degrade under harsh solvents and is naturally gentle enough for high-precision rifle bores while remaining washable and reusable for extended value. The 1.75-inch wrapped head provides sufficient surface area for effective contact without excessive material waste.

Tactical shooters, military armorers, and serious precision rifle competitors benefit most from maintaining dedicated swab sets for each caliber—preventing cross-caliber contamination and brass shavings. The female-ended configuration accepts standard 8-32 male-threaded cleaning rod tips found on Hoppe's rods and most commercial bore-cleaning systems. For hunters working with .17 HMR or .204 rifles, these swabs provide fast, effective field cleaning between shooting sessions without requiring a full cleaning kit. Stock multiple packs to ensure you maintain your small-bore rifles to the same standard as larger caliber systems.