10-Pack .22 Caliber Brass Jag

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SKU: JG-0001-022-p10

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10-Pack .22 Caliber Brass Jag

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SKU: JG-0001-022-p10

$30.00

$27.60

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.22

$3.00

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One brass jag covers the most popular bore diameter in shooting - .22 LR rimfire, .223 Remington, and 5.56 NATO all share the same 0.224" groove diameter. This .22 caliber brass jag grips a cleaning patch and forces it against the rifling with even pressure, wiping solvent and fouling out of the bore in a single pass. Brass won't scratch the barrel the way a steel or aluminum tip might.

Rimfire .22 LR leaves waxy lead residue that clings to the bore. Centerfire .223/5.56 produces copper jacket fouling and burnt powder carbon. Both types of fouling respond to the same technique: wet a patch with solvent, push it through on a jag, and let the solvent work. The gun cleaning jag makes this process faster and more thorough than a slotted tip because the patch wraps around the jag's pointed tip for full 360-degree bore contact.

After solvent passes, run dry patches on the jag until they come out clean. Finish with one lightly oiled patch for bore cleaning protection between sessions. This is the everyday workhorse jag - if you own any .22, you need one.

Caliber:

.223 Rem, .22 LR, 5.56 NATO

Product Type:

Jag

Firearm Type:

Pistol, Rifle

Use Case:

Final Patch Cleaning

Jag Material:

Brass

Tip Style:

Pierce

Bore Diameter (in):

0.224

Thread Size:

8-32

Pack Size:

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

Country of Origin:

Imported (China)

Brand:

GUNNIX

Does a .22 caliber jag fit .223 and 5.56mm barrels?

Yes. The .22 LR, .223 Remington, and 5.56 NATO all share a bore diameter of 0.224 inches. One .22 caliber jag cleans all three. Most manufacturers label this jag ".22/.223/5.56mm" for this reason. The jag uses standard 8-32 threading that fits any rifle cleaning rod.

What is the difference between a jag and a slotted tip?

A jag pushes the patch through the bore centered on a pointed tip - the patch wraps around the jag and presses firmly against the bore walls for maximum contact. A slotted tip threads the patch through a slot and pulls it through. Jags give a tighter fit and better cleaning, but the patch drops off at the muzzle (one-direction cleaning). Slotted tips let you pull the patch back through for multiple passes. Most experienced shooters prefer jags for precision cleaning.

What size patch works with a .22 caliber jag?

A 1-inch to 1.25-inch square patch works best with most .22 caliber jags. The patch should wrap snugly around the jag and offer firm resistance as it enters the bore - tight enough to scrub, loose enough to push through without getting stuck. If your patches keep jamming, go one size smaller. If they slide through with no resistance, go larger.

How do I use a brass jag properly?

Center the patch on the jag's pointed tip, insert into the bore from the breech (use a bore guide if available), and push steadily through in one stroke. The patch drops off when the jag exits the muzzle. Pull the rod back without the patch - never reverse a dirty patch through the bore. Repeat with fresh patches until they come out clean. This one-direction method prevents pushing fouling back into the chamber.

Why choose a brass jag over a plastic one?

Brass is more durable, holds tighter machining tolerances, and won't break under pressure. Plastic jags are cheaper but snap easily - especially in small calibers like .22 where the jag stem is thin. Shooters who start with plastic almost always upgrade to brass after their first breakage. Brass also provides better tactile feedback - you can feel the patch gripping the bore.