Dewey 17 Caliber 36'' 5-40F Coated Rod

The Dewey 17 Caliber 36'' 5-40F Coated Rod is a purpose-built cleaning rod for .17-caliber rifles, engineered to protect premium match barrels from the wear and scoring that generic steel rods can inflict. Precision shooters and handloaders know that bore damage compromises accuracy—and this rod's durable nylon coating resists scratching without the peeling problems common to vinyl alternatives. At 36 inches long, it gives you full reach through the barrel without awkward extensions, and the 5-40 female thread is sized specifically for .17 accessories.

The ball-bearing handle turns smoothly under your hand, reducing friction and making each pass through the bore effortless. You get an extra-long Dewey jag included—one of the best accessories in the cleaning kit—that accepts a patch either wrapped around the rod or slipped over the end, and threads directly onto the rod without adapter fumbling. The flexible patch-mounting approach is a practical touch that saves time when you're breaking in a new barrel or deep-cleaning after a range session.

We recommend pairing this rod with a bore guide at either the breech or muzzle to keep the rod centered and prevent rocking, which further protects rifling. If you're serious about barrel longevity and consistent group size, this is the kind of cleaning investment that pays dividends over hundreds of rounds.

Key Features

• Nylon coating protects rifling without scratching or peeling
• Smooth-turning ball-bearing handle reduces friction
• 36-inch length provides full-barrel reach for .17-caliber rifles
• 5-40 female thread sized for .17-specific accessories
• Includes extra-long Dewey jag with dual patch-mounting options
• Designed for precision and handloader barrels

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this rod come with a brush adapter?

No. The .17 caliber Dewey rods do not include a standard brush adapter. The 5-40 female thread is sized specifically for .17-caliber accessories, including the included jag.

What's included in the box?

You get the 36-inch coated rod and an extra-long Dewey jag that threads directly onto the rod's male thread. The jag accepts patches wrapped around it or slipped over the end.

Will this rod scratch my match barrel?

The nylon coating is designed to protect rifling from scratching. However, we recommend using a breech or muzzle bore guide to keep the rod centered and prevent any rocking that could affect your barrel.

What's the difference between this rod and a standard cleaning rod?

The nylon coating resists scratching without peeling like vinyl coatings, the ball-bearing handle reduces friction, and the 5-40 thread is optimized for .17-caliber accessories—details that matter to precision shooters protecting expensive match barrels.