Gun Cleaning Patches & Patch Guides

Shop gun cleaning patches at No Boring Guns for all firearm types and calibers. Stock includes cotton and synthetic patches, pre-cut squares, and patch guides for efficient bore maintenance across pistol, rifle, and shotgun platforms.

Quality gun cleaning patches remove fouling, copper, carbon, and solvent residue from bores without leaving lint or fibers behind. The right patches paired with appropriate jags or loops ensure complete contact with rifling grooves, extracting debris that impacts accuracy and barrel life. Selecting proper patch material and size for your caliber determines how effectively cleaning solvents work and how quickly maintenance tasks finish.

Choosing Patches for Gun Cleaning

Size and Caliber Matching

Patch sizing determines cleaning effectiveness. Undersized patches slip through bores without proper contact, leaving fouling behind. Oversized patches jam halfway through, potentially damaging cleaning rods or getting stuck in chambers. Standard sizes generally correspond to caliber groups – 9mm cleaning patches and similar pistol calibers typically use smaller squares, while rifle calibers from .22 through .30 need progressively larger material. Magnum rifle calibers and shotgun bores require the largest patches available. Many shooters prefer slightly oversized patches that provide tight bore contact, though this requires more rod pressure during passes.

Material Selection

Cotton remains the traditional choice for most cleaning tasks. Natural fibers hold substantial solvent volumes and conform well to rifling. The tradeoff involves lint production – lower quality cotton sheds fibers that can accumulate in chambers and actions. Synthetic patches from brands like Bore Tech reduce lint dramatically while offering better durability through multiple passes. Flannel provides middle-ground performance with good absorbency and moderate lint levels. Match material choice to specific cleaning stages – synthetics excel at initial fouling removal, while cotton works better for final oil application.

Quantity and Packaging

Patches come in small packs of 100 or bulk bags exceeding 1000 pieces. Frequent shooters benefit from bulk purchases, particularly for common calibers requiring multiple patches per cleaning session. Thorough bore cleaning typically consumes 10-20 patches depending on fouling levels and caliber size. Pre-packaged quantities suit occasional shooters or those maintaining multiple firearms in different calibers who need various sizes on hand.