Braxton Taylor
1. Designed to meet your large-scale firearm-cleaning needs, the Hornady Lock-N-Load Sonic Cleaner Hot Tub features a generous 25.5x7x4-inch tank that is large enough to accommodate a 16-inch-barreled AR upper and has an impressive 9-liter capacity. When combined with the company’s One Shot Sonic Clean Solution, its microjet action removes carbon residue and other debris from hard-to-clean areas, yet it’s gentle enough for use with polymer components. A basket, parts bin and suspension cords accommodate a variety of part sizes, while a 5- to 30-minute timer and wide-ranging thermostat offer welcome automation for your cleaning needs. MSRP: $1,046.13; hornady.com
2. Constructed from dense bamboo fibers, Ballistol’s Special Cleaning Cloth is strong enough for hard use while satisfying the delicate requirements needed for keeping your valuable firearms devoid of smudges and fingerprints. Available in packs of three, each measure 16.5×16.5 inches and, when not in use, the package sports a hanging tab for convenient storage. MSRP: $12 for a package of three; ballistol.com
3. The Lyman Borecam 2.0 Wireless Bore Camera generates its own Wi-Fi signal, which transmits a choice of ultra-clean photos and/or video of a firearm’s bore directly to smartphone or tablet—thereby easily exposing any carbon build-up, copper fouling or suspected throat erosion, tool marks or any other interior damage. Its 26-inch rod will fit .22- and larger-caliber barrels, and it includes five interchangeable mirrors for use with various bore diameters. MSRP: $199.95; lymanproducts.com
4. Compatible with all shotgun gauges, including .410 bore, the Remington Shotgun 40-inch Cleaning Rod boasts a single-piece, ultra-durable, 8 mm-diameter, carbon-fiber rod. Ball bearings contained inside the ergonomic handle allow the rod to spin freely, providing enhanced scrubbing action as it passes through the bore. Threaded 5/16×24, it will accommodate all standard-size bore mops, jags, and puller attachments. Other available rod lengths include 12- and 32-inch, and a combo pack of all three is also an option. MSRP: $27.96; remington.com
5. easuring 13.75×10 inches, the Hogue Grips’ Gunsmith Mat is made from 100-percent recycled leftover material from manufacturing the company’s super-popular line of Overmolded grips and stocks. It’s a great way to protect whatever surface you use when cleaning your guns from the residue of fluids and removed fouling. Colors may vary depending on available inventory. MSRP: $9.95; hogueinc.com
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