SureFire 5.56 NATO Stainless Bore Alignment Rod

The SureFire 5.56 NATO bore alignment rod is made from heat-treated stainless steel and finished in silver. This version is sized for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO bores. It is a dedicated checking tool rather than a cleaning rod meant for brushing or patch work.

An alignment rod gives the user a straight reference through the bore when checking the relationship between the barrel and attached muzzle hardware. The caliber-specific diameter matters because a rod that is too large will not enter the bore and one that is too small will not provide the intended reference. This 5.56 model is therefore the correct SureFire version for the .223/5.56 family listed by the manufacturer.

Keep this rod with the firearm-maintenance tools used for inspection and setup so it does not get confused with flexible cleaning equipment. The stainless construction makes the purpose and material easy to identify when it is stored with other bench tools. For other lighting or maintenance items related to the 5.56 NATO Stainless Bore, see gun cleaning and maintenance.

• Sized for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO bores
• Heat-treated stainless keeps the 5.56 rod rigid for alignment checks
• Silver surface makes the 5.56 rod easy to identify among darker bench tools
• Purpose-built bore alignment tool