HOPPES BRASS CLEANING PICKS AND BRUSH SET

Hoppe’s T03 includes three double-ended brass cleaning picks and a nylon utility brush for detailed firearm maintenance. The pointed, flat, and angled tips help remove stubborn carbon and powder residue, while the brush sweeps away loosened dirt from the surface.

Suitable for use in:

• Removing stubborn carbon deposits

• Cleaning metal bolt assembly components

• Maintaining slide and bolt frame rails

• Cleaning magazine wells

• Detailed cleaning around the chamber

• Cleaning hard-to-reach corners

• Removing loosened dirt after using cleaning agents

• Maintaining pistols, rifles, and shotguns

• Use on a gun maintenance bench

• For experienced users who need a cleaning tool stronger than nylon

Why choose Hoppe’s T03?

• Three double-ended brass cleaning picks

• Six different working tips in total

• Precision pointed tip

• Angled flat cleaning tip

• Various shaped scraper profiles

• Nylon cleaning brush included

• Brass is softer than steel

• Suitable for removing firmly attached residue

• Allows work in narrow recesses

• Reusable tools

• Compact addition to your gun cleaning kit

Technical specifications

• Product code: T03

• Manufacturer: Hoppe’s

• Product type: cleaning pick and brush set

• Number of brass cleaning picks: 3

• Cleaning pick design: double-ended

• Number of working tips: 6

• Tip profiles: pointed, flat, and angled

• Cleaning pick material: brass

• Number of brushes: 1

• Bristle material: nylon

• Main purpose: detailed cleaning and carbon residue removal

• Method of use: manual

• Reusable: yes

• Cleaning agent included: no

• Storage case: not specified

Set includes

• Three double-ended brass cleaning picks

• One nylon cleaning brush

Cleaning agents, gun oil, patches, and caliber-specific bore cleaning tools are not included in the set.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the T03 set differ from T02?

The T03 uses brass cleaning picks, suitable for removing more stubborn carbon residue. The T02 picks are made of nylon and are better suited for regular or more delicate surface cleaning.

Can brass cleaning picks scratch a firearm?

Brass is softer than steel, but it can damage delicate finishes, aluminum, soft alloys, or polymer surfaces. Always test the tool’s suitability in a hidden area before use and apply only moderate pressure.

What is the nylon brush in the set used for?

The brush is used to remove soot, carbon, and other dirt loosened by the cleaning picks. It is also suitable for spreading cleaning agents over larger surfaces.

Is the T03 suitable for bore cleaning?

No, the brass picks are not intended for use inside the bore. For bore cleaning, use a caliber-specific cleaning rod, brush, jag, or cleaning rope.

When is Hoppe’s T03 the right choice?

Hoppe’s T03 is suitable when a nylon cleaning pick does not fully remove stubborn carbon or powder residue. Brass tips are especially practical for corners, rails, and recesses in steel components, where a regular brush cannot reach.

For delicate finishes, aluminum parts, polymer frames, or ordinary light dirt, the T02 nylon set is a safer choice. For applying small amounts of cleaning agent or oil, the T04 precision sponge set is more suitable.

Recommendations

We recommend allowing a suitable cleaning agent to soften the carbon layer before scraping. This reduces the pressure needed and lowers the risk of surface damage. Keep the brass tip at as shallow an angle as possible and move it in a controlled manner, not pressing the sharp edge directly against the finish.

Do not use the cleaning pick for prying springs, removing pins, or disassembling firearm parts. Brass can bend or break under such load. After scraping, remove loose dirt with the included nylon brush and wipe the surface with a clean cloth.

Brass tools for removing tougher dirt

Hoppe’s T03 combines three brass cleaning picks with different tips and a nylon brush. The set is ideal for precision cleaning of metal firearm parts when a regular brush or nylon pick is not effective enough.