Reply With QuoteDid you reverse it while in the bore? Cant figure out any other reason for the screeching.
here it goes. I'm really OCD, especially when it comes to my rifles. Anyway, I bought a "heavy duty" nylon brush (really hard bristles, but nylon, nonetheless) and ran it through the bore a few times. While doing this, I could hear screeching as the brush moved through the bore. I'm just wondering... is there any way that this could scratch or damage the bore?? I don't think so, but hopefully it doesn't hurt to ask
Thanks in advance,
- Slow
Did you reverse it while in the bore? Cant figure out any other reason for the screeching.
"Knowledge can be taught... Wisdom can only be learned."
pbmax84, thanks for your reply.
No, I did not reverse it while in the bore. Couldn't even if I wanted to (fit is very snug).
Thanks,
- Slow
I see no way it could hurt anything, but I am also a believer in stainless steel brushes.
What rod are you using and with what rod guide?
Each morning eat a live green toad, it will be the worst thing you'll have face all day.
As long as you use a well fitting guide and a good coated rod it cant hurt anything. Keep on scrubbin' !!
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sounds like a tight fit, bronze does it too if properly fitting
I'm a firm believer in the theory that if it bleeds, I can kill it.
Where you running it through dry or with solvent?
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Bill, I'm using a carbon fiber rod with a plastic rod guide (not sure what brand or style though).Originally Posted by BillPa
I was running it dry. No solvent.
Not a stupid question.. You are just trying to educate your self.. Never scrub you bore with anything dry. Always use a bore solvent !! Nylon brushes are great for a general, fast cleaning
of your bore. Shooter Choice all bronze brush for you bore size is a great brush. The bronze is softer than your barrel but stiff enough to get out the tough carbon build up in the throat
area out.. A big misconception : nylon is softer !! It is but if its used a lot it will wear your bore too !!! Here is some great info on barrel cleaning. http://www.6mmbr.com/borebrushing.html
good luck..
Thanks for that info. These are things that I did not know about, especially your point about not running the brush dry. Also. I thought that I was doing less harm by running the nylon brush instead of bronze. Thanks again.
- Slow
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