FELT CLEANING PELLETS Reviews & Ratings

The Tipton Felt Cleaning Pellets are compact cleaning tools that allow for a more reliable clean. The compressed pellets are tough and durable and are easier to use than patches. Each pack comes with a caliber-correct jag to assist with the clean making this the perfect addition to any gunsmithing cleaning kit.

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2 Stars

Reviews Summary

The feedback on the Tipton felt cleaning pellets is quite mixed, with numerous reviewers expressing dissatisfaction regarding their quality and fit. While some users appreciate their ease of use, many others report issues like disintegration during use and difficulty in fitting. Overall, there seems to be a preference for competitor products, particularly VFG pellets.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

67%

A significant number of reviewers express concerns about the quality of the pellets, with many noting that they disintegrate during use and do not hold up well compared to other brands such as VFG. Users indicate that the larger pellets especially struggle to remain intact.

Ease of Use

27%

Some reviewers mention that the pellets are easy to use, appreciating their absorbency and ability to clean effectively. However, this positive sentiment is overshadowed by the frustrations with the fit and quality described by others.

Fit and Compatibility

27%

Several users highlight issues with the fit of the pellets on the cleaning jags, resulting in them falling off or not fitting snugly in some barrels. This inconsistency in sizing leads to frustration and detracts from the product's overall effectiveness.

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Pretty Good

The felt pellets themselves work pretty well. They're are absorbent and hold together when cleaning. I do prefer the VFG pellets but they're often out of stock so I gave these a try. They're a little loose when using the Tipton jag (which has very fine threads on a very thin shaft) but fit the barrel much better when using a Brownell's - VGF 2 or 3 pellet adapter or the VFG 8/32 thread adapter, Brownell's #929110607, which also includes a nut to hold the pellets on. I took off one star because the Tipton jag doesn't hold the pellets on if you're scrubbing/polishing and happen to do a reverse stroke. The fine threads on the thin shaft also do not allow for screwing the pellets on more to achieve a tighter fit in the barrel.

by David K. on February 07, 2025

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New way of cleaning the bore

This may work. just haven't tried it yet //////////////////////////?

by GLENN W. on January 29, 2024

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Ingenious product.

I bought the 6mm/.243 version and used it at a match to "pre-clean" my barrel with solvent before driving home; where I did a more thorough cleaning with standard patches. The pellets worked fine, but weren't as "tight" as normal patches even though I had applied enough solvent to soak them. The next time I'll try a 6.5mm pellet in my bore to see if it works better. Don't lose the adapter which is supplied with each package of pellets.