5-Pack 12 GA Brass Slotted Tip

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5-Pack 12 GA Brass Slotted Tip

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SKU: ST-0001-012-p5

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Shotgun bores collect plastic wad fouling, carbon, and lead residue after every round - and this 12 gauge brass slotted tip is the fastest way to flood that bore with solvent. Thread a cleaning patch through the slot, attach it to your cleaning rod, and work it back and forth through the barrel. Unlike a jag, the slotted tip lets you push and pull the same patch in both directions, saturating the bore with solvent before you ever pick up a brush.

The 12 gauge is the most fired shotgun bore in the world - from duck blinds to trap ranges to home defense. High round counts at clay shoots mean heavy carbon and wad buildup that needs solvent time to break loose. A brass slotted tip delivers that solvent evenly across the full bore surface while the patch absorbs loosened fouling on the return stroke. Brass construction matters here because plastic slotted tips - the kind packed into cheap cleaning kits - snap under the resistance of a tight 12 gauge patch. Solid brass handles that pressure and lasts for years.

Use the slotted tip for the wet stage of your gun cleaning routine: solvent application, soak, and initial wipe-down. Then switch to a bore brush for scrubbing and a jag for final dry patches. Among gun cleaning accessories, the slotted patch holder is the one tool designed specifically for bore cleaning with solvent - and for a 12 gauge, this brass one cuts the work in half by letting one patch do two passes.

Caliber:

12 GA

Product Type:

Slotted Tip

Firearm Type:

Shotgun

Use Case:

Final Patch Cleaning

Tip Material:

Brass

Bore Diameter Range (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 a slotted tip used for in gun cleaning?

A slotted tip holds a cleaning patch by threading it through a slot in the tip. You attach it to a cleaning rod and push or pull the patch through the bore to apply solvent, wipe fouling, or coat the barrel with oil. Unlike a jag, which only works in one direction, a slotted tip lets you work a wet patch back and forth inside the barrel - making it ideal for flooding the bore with solvent before scrubbing.

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

A slotted tip threads the patch through a slot - the patch folds and provides moderate bore contact. A jag wraps the patch around a pointed tip for maximum pressure against the bore walls. Slotted tips excel at solvent application, push-pull cleaning, and oiling. Jags excel at final cleaning passes where you need to read patch color to verify the bore is clean. Many experienced shooters use both in the same session: slotted tip for wet passes first, jag for dry passes last.

Why choose a brass slotted tip over the plastic one that came with my cleaning kit?

Brass is significantly more durable than plastic. Plastic slotted tips - the kind included in budget cleaning kits - flex under pressure and snap easily, especially when pushing through heavy fouling. Brass holds its shape, provides better patch grip, and lasts years of regular use. The slot edges stay clean and sharp, so patches thread securely without slipping. If you've ever had a plastic tip break mid-bore, you know why brass is worth the upgrade.

What thread size does a 12 gauge slotted tip use?

Shotgun slotted tips use 5/16-27 threads - the same standard as all 12 gauge cleaning rod attachments (brushes, mops, jags). This means the slotted tip threads directly onto any standard shotgun cleaning rod without adapters. Rifle and pistol slotted tips use 8-32 threads - they are not interchangeable with shotgun accessories.

Can I use any size patch with a 12 gauge slotted tip?

Yes - this is one of the slotted tip's main advantages over a jag. You can thread any patch size through the slot, from small squares to large rectangles. The patch doesn't need to be caliber-specific. For a 12 gauge, a 3-inch square patch works well, but you can fold a larger patch for more coverage or use a smaller one for a lighter pass. This flexibility makes the slotted tip practical for shooters who don't want to stock multiple patch sizes.

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