Thoughts On The Ubiquitous Gun Cleaning Brass Brush

Would have been excellent if the audio was so muffled.

I use these as well but some manufacturers do not recommend metal brushes. See page 15 https://www.zastava-arms.rs/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Karabini-engleski.pdf

Now that was good information I didn't know. Thanks.

So for a 357 magnum revolver we should use a 40. S&w brush?

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I'm curious how many times do you use a brass brush? and how do you clean them after use?

Sometimes if things are really dirty I'll chuck a nylon brush in my drill on low speed and use that.

Very good.  Things I hadn't considered.  Thanks.                       *BGM.41

Cookie, You know I don't use brass or bronze Brushes in my barrels, That is out of personal taste, However I do use Paste like J.B bore cleaner with Kroil as a Method of fouling removal in my bores in Rifle and Pistol.  I have seen where only a good workout with a Brush is needed for severe leading. However it's the polish that is left behind and lapping quality's is what I'm trying to achieve in my Barrels. So I will agree with you in that using a brush has it's merit is needed time to time and you will never injure your bore with one, I only use one in severe cases.

Good heads up !

good information:0 I did not know this. I checked all my brush's and they are the correct ones. Thanks:)

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Thanks FC! Little bits of valuable info I never considered.

excellent observances. i need to check my cleaning gear. cannot remember the last time i cleaned the glocks. self lubricating i think 🙂

I never thought about the problems a few broken bristles in the wrong place could cause. Turns out I was under-thinking my cleaning brush. Who would have guessed that was possible?

how do you get permission to get range scrap lead

I guess I don't understand why I would want to use a brass brush instead of cleaning patches and/or a bore snake? The brass brushes just seem like they are so abrasive.

i have been buying brass brushes with brass wires and being a plumber i solder a lil ball on the end with 50/50 lead solder also i solder the wire to the threads. a long time ago i got a brush stuck in a barrel cause the crimped pulled. no more. and with a small bb size piece of lead it don't scratch my revolvers. either blued or S.S. good video.

What type of brush so you recommend for traditional style muzzleloaders? (Non removable breechplug.) I'm guessing by your video you would probably recommend a nylon brush with a lead removing cleanser. Patched roundballs don't lead the rifle but I've thought about getting a mini ball or maxi ball mold from lee and I do not believe those style of projectiles are patched.

Hey FC, looked for that 10 pack for my Ruger Revolvers, checked Amazon, Midway USA and Tipton themselves and had no luck. Is that a Cabela's or other box store item ? Shoot Cowboy and do a lot of cleaning on my revolvers, and that would be perfect for my cleaning needs, also use a 38 Marlin Rifle also, thanks for the video. Great info👏👏👏

The info you give us helps us take of our fire arms .a clean gun is a a happy gin .thanks

Good information FC45. Today I discovered the joy of lead removal cloth. I can't believe I worked so hard at cleaning my firearms. The stuff I used is called E-Z Brite, and it lives up to its name!

you sound like you need to get to sleep take care of yourself don't get me wrong i love your channel very interesting and informative