5-Pack 12 GA Cotton Bore Mop

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SKU: MP-0001-012-p5

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5-Pack 12 GA Cotton Bore Mop

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SKU: MP-0001-012-p5

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Your bore brush does the scrubbing - this 12 GA cotton bore mop does everything after. Soak it with solvent to pick up loosened carbon and wad fouling, or use it dry to wipe the bore clean before applying a protective coat of oil. 100% cotton fibers absorb more solvent than a flat patch, giving your 12-gauge barrel fuller bore coverage in fewer passes.

The 12 gauge produces more fouling than any other shotgun gauge - heavier powder charges, larger wads, and more residue per shot. After brushing, a gun cleaning mop soaked in solvent pulls out what the brush broke loose. Follow with a lightly oiled mop to protect the bore between sessions. This two-step finish is what separates a quick wipe-down from a proper bore cleaning.

Reusable - wash with solvent or hot soapy water after each use and let it air dry. Replace when the cotton starts to thin out or no longer fits snugly. A simple shotgun cleaning mop step that makes a real difference in how your gun holds up over time.

Caliber:

12 GA

Product Type:

Bore Mop

Firearm Type:

Shotgun

Use Case:

Bore Oiling

Mop Material:

Cotton

Core/Stem Material:

Twisted Wire (Brass)

Bore Diameter (in):

0.729

Thread Size:

5/16-27

Pack Size:

10-Pack, 20-Pack, 3-Pack, 5-Pack, Single

Country of Origin:

Imported (China)

Brand:

GUNNIX

What is the point of a bore mop?

A bore mop applies solvent and absorbs loosened fouling from the barrel. After you scrub with a bore brush, the mop soaks up dissolved carbon, lead, and plastic wad residue in one pass. It also works for applying a light coat of oil to protect the bore after cleaning. Think of the brush as the scrubber and the mop as the sponge.

Is a bore mop better than cleaning patches for a 12 gauge?

A mop holds significantly more solvent than a flat patch, which means better contact with the bore walls and fewer passes to get the job done. For a 12 gauge's large bore (0.729"), the mop's dense cotton fibers wrap around the full circumference more evenly than a patch on a jag. Many shooters use both - mop for solvent application, patches for the final dry pass to verify the bore is clean.

Can I reuse a cotton bore mop?

Yes. Wash it with hot water and dish soap or soak it in solvent, then air dry completely before storing. A well-maintained cotton mop lasts through many cleaning sessions. Replace it when the cotton fibers start to thin out or the mop no longer fits snugly in the bore - a loose mop slides through without absorbing anything.

What thread size does a 12 gauge bore mop use?

Shotgun bore mops use 5/16-27 threads - the same standard as shotgun bore brushes and cleaning rods. This means your 12 gauge mop screws onto any standard shotgun cleaning rod without adapters. Rifle and pistol mops use a different thread (8-32), so they are not interchangeable with shotgun accessories.

Should I use a bore mop before or after the bore brush?

After. The cleaning sequence is: apply solvent, scrub with a bore brush to break fouling loose, then run the mop through to absorb the dissolved residue. Some shooters also run a solvent-soaked mop before brushing to soften heavy fouling first, but the mop's primary role comes after the brush has done the hard work.