BALLISTOL WEAPON CLEANING KIT

The Ballistol gun-cleaning set contains two double-ended precision cleaning tools. Its four differently shaped tips help remove fouling from firearm actions, slides, guide surfaces, hinges and other confined areas that are difficult to reach with a conventional brush or cloth.

Suitable for use

• Cleaning firearm actions and locking mechanisms

• Maintaining pistol slides and guide rails

• Cleaning hinges, grooves and narrow recesses

• Removing carbon, oil residue and other fouling

• Detailed maintenance of rifles, shotguns and handguns

• Cleaning after shooting or hunting

• Guiding a cleaning cloth into confined areas

• Calibre-independent firearm maintenance

Why choose the Ballistol gun-cleaning tool set?

• Two double-ended precision tools

• Four differently shaped cleaning tips

• Reaches narrow gaps, corners and recesses

• Made from robust, slightly flexible plastic

• Surface-friendly material

• Designed to avoid damaging gun steel

• Suitable for different firearm types

• No calibre restriction

• Can be used dry or with a suitable cleaning product

• Sturdy storage box included

Technical specifications

• Product code: 22261

• EAN: 4017777222616

• Manufacturer: Ballistol

• Product type: Precision firearm-cleaning tool set

• Number of tools: 2

• Number of different tips: 4

• Construction: Double-ended

• Material: High-strength, slightly flexible plastic

• Primary applications: Actions, slides, guide surfaces, hinges and confined recesses

• Firearm compatibility: Various firearm types

• Calibre-specific: No

• Bore-cleaning rod: Not included

• Cleaning brushes: Not included

• Cleaning chemicals and oils: Not included

• Storage box: Included

Supplied with

• 2 × Ballistol double-ended firearm-cleaning tools

• 1 × sturdy storage box

Frequently asked questions

Which firearm parts can be cleaned with these tools?

They are intended primarily for actions, slides, guide rails, hinges, grooves and other difficult-to-reach areas. The differently shaped tips allow the user to select a suitable end for a particular corner or recess.

Can this set be used to clean the bore?

It is not a calibre-specific bore-cleaning kit and does not contain a cleaning rod or brushes. Use correctly sized brushes, cleaning felts or patches for cleaning the inside of the barrel.

Can the plastic tools scratch a firearm?

The manufacturer describes the plastic as surface-friendly and safe for gun steel. Controlled pressure should still be used, and any hard sand or metal particles should be removed from the tip before cleaning.

Is the set suitable for every calibre?

The tools are not inserted into the calibre-sized bore, so their use is not restricted to a particular calibre. Practical compatibility depends on the firearm’s construction and the maintenance procedures permitted by its manual.

Can the tools be used with gun oil or cleaning solvent?

Yes, provided the selected product is compatible with the firearm’s materials and finish. Apply only a small amount to a cloth or the area being cleaned and follow the chemical manufacturer’s instructions.

Does the set include gun oil?

No. It contains two cleaning tools and a storage box. Oils, solvents, cloths and calibre-specific bore-cleaning accessories must be purchased separately.

When is the Ballistol gun-cleaning tool set the right choice?

This set is useful when fouling must be removed from small corners, grooves and areas around moving firearm components. It complements a conventional rod-and-brush kit but does not replace calibre-specific bore-cleaning equipment.

The plastic tools offer a practical alternative to metal picks when reducing the risk of damage to firearm steel or finishes is important. Four different tip shapes make the same set useful for several firearm designs.

Expert recommendation

Before cleaning, remove the magazine and all ammunition, then verify visually and physically that the chamber is empty. Field-strip the firearm only as far as permitted by its manufacturer’s instructions, and keep ammunition away from the work area.

A thin cleaning patch can be wrapped around a tip when working in narrow grooves. This helps collect loosened fouling instead of pushing it deeper into the mechanism. Avoid excessive force, do not push the tools beneath springs and clean the tips before returning them to the storage box.

Precision cleaning for confined firearm mechanisms

With two tools and four different cleaning tips, the Ballistol set helps clean narrow gaps, grooves and corners within firearm mechanisms. Its robust plastic construction and included storage box make it a useful addition to a conventional firearm-maintenance kit.