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Bore Brush
Bore Brush
What is the best brass bore brush to use with the BB H006M ? Also what is a good non metal rod to use? I plan on cleaning from the breach to the muzzle as this seems to be the recommended way. Many thanks for your guidance for a newbee. John
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JCB
South Carolina
South Carolina
Re: Bore Brush
Welcome to the Forum from the Show-Me-State, BB357.
I have the identical Henry rifle. I'm not sure if I have the "best" brass bore brush out there, but I'm quite satisfied and mostly use either a Hoppe's or ProShot. Those work well for me. I'd suggest that you search on the web for bronze brushes, and maybe try out some other brands. I'm certain your LGS has a selection, as well. You might find a better "like" in your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't have a "non-metal rod" to suggest. I use a regular metal rod --- carefully --- from the muzzle end. Works fine, and no issues over the years. A bore snake does a "quick clean" from the breach end, so that might be a start for you.
Trust this helps a little. Be safe & keep clean!
I have the identical Henry rifle. I'm not sure if I have the "best" brass bore brush out there, but I'm quite satisfied and mostly use either a Hoppe's or ProShot. Those work well for me. I'd suggest that you search on the web for bronze brushes, and maybe try out some other brands. I'm certain your LGS has a selection, as well. You might find a better "like" in your opinion.
Sorry, but I don't have a "non-metal rod" to suggest. I use a regular metal rod --- carefully --- from the muzzle end. Works fine, and no issues over the years. A bore snake does a "quick clean" from the breach end, so that might be a start for you.
Trust this helps a little. Be safe & keep clean!
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Re: Bore Brush
Thanks PT7 due you use a brush sized for .38. Or does Hoppes have a specific one for.357
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JCB
South Carolina
South Carolina
Re: Bore Brush
.357 magnum/.38 special are same size.
BB357 wrote:Thanks PT7 due you use a brush sized for .38. Or does Hoppes have a specific one for.357
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Re: Bore Brush
Thanks that's what I thought but wanted to get from an expert before getting the BigBoy .357 and cleaning stuff
Thanks again John
Thanks again John
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JCB
South Carolina
South Carolina
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Re: No Brush, just wipe out.
I used the standard Bore bushes for years, I was recommended by fellow shooters to try "Wipe-Out. Fantastic product. No need for any brushes and cleans to a sparkling conditions. I usually follow through with one swipe from a bore snake. I use it for all my Powders, Pistol, Rifle, Shotguns. You cannot get your barrel as clean as wipe out.
http://www.sharpshootr.com/wipe-out/
PS sorry for the double post.
http://www.sharpshootr.com/wipe-out/
PS sorry for the double post.
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Re: Bore Brush
If you plan on only cleaning from the breach you will have only two options. You can either use a pull through brush, or tear down the gun every time you clean the rifle. I would not recommend the latter.
I am intrigued by the pull through brushes, but unfortunately, I like jags, so it is not a good option for me. I suppose I could use the pull through for the brush, and then switch to a conventional rod for patches using a jag. The pull through would also solve your non metallic issue, as the cables I have seen are encased in plastic.
I don't see a real problem with cleaning from the muzzle. I clean from the breach when I can, but I have too many weapons that don't allow that without extensive disassembly. One of these I bought new in 1976 and have cleaned it from the muzzle after every range trip. I have done nothing else to this weapon but shoot, and clean it. Oh, I did replace the magazine once.
I am intrigued by the pull through brushes, but unfortunately, I like jags, so it is not a good option for me. I suppose I could use the pull through for the brush, and then switch to a conventional rod for patches using a jag. The pull through would also solve your non metallic issue, as the cables I have seen are encased in plastic.
I don't see a real problem with cleaning from the muzzle. I clean from the breach when I can, but I have too many weapons that don't allow that without extensive disassembly. One of these I bought new in 1976 and have cleaned it from the muzzle after every range trip. I have done nothing else to this weapon but shoot, and clean it. Oh, I did replace the magazine once.
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