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STANDARD LINE STAINLESS STEEL CENTER FIRE RIFLE BORE BRUSHES Reviews & Ratings

Since darn near as many bore brushes get used in the shop as get sold, we’ve packed these custom-made, top quality brushes in bulk paks to make them more convenient and less expensive. The shank is one-piece, looped and wound (not two, twisted together and chopped off).

Stainless Steel Bore Brush - For severely leaded, fouled or rusted bores, the aggressive cleaning action of a stainless steel brush can help get them clean. However, the aggressive action accelerates wear, and regular use can shorten barrel life.

SPECS:

Bristles: Available in stainless steel. Shank:
Steel, looped and wound.
Overall length: 3.27" (8.3cm)
Threads: .17 and.20 cal. 5-40 threads, all others 8-32 thread.

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Reviews Summary

The STANDARD LINE STAINLESS STEEL CENTER FIRE RIFLE BORE BRUSHES are praised for their aggressive cleaning ability, particularly for removing copper and carbon fouling. However, some users have reported issues with brushes getting stuck in barrels, leading to dissatisfaction. Despite mixed opinions on safety for barrel longevity, many appreciate their efficiency and effectiveness when used correctly.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Cleaning Effectiveness

60%

Most reviewers highlight the brushes' ability to effectively clean rifle and pistol barrels, noting that they swiftly remove stubborn fouling like copper and carbon. Their firmness allows for thorough cleaning, particularly useful for preparing necks of brass cartridges before reloading.

Durability and Longevity

55%

A substantial portion of users appreciate the durability of these stainless steel brushes, citing that they last longer and are more aggressive than traditional bronze brushes. They report that these brushes can withstand use in harsher cleaning conditions without degrading in performance.

Safety Concerns

30%

Several reviewers express concerns regarding the potential for stainless steel brushes to damage barrel finishes or lead to issues when used improperly. Some share experiences of the brushes getting stuck, which raises worries about their safety for high-value barrels.

User Experience

25%

The ease of use generally receives positive feedback, with some reviewers sharing techniques for optimal use, such as pulling rather than pushing the brushes through the bore. However, issues such as brushes separating during use are mentioned, indicating inconsistencies in user experience.

Versatility

40%

These brushes are not only effective for cleaning barrels but also for tasks like cleaning the necks of brass cases and shotgun barrels. Many users appreciate their multi-functional nature, making them a valuable addition to any cleaning kit.

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For starters I have read the articles and watched the videos. I know the assertions about how using a stainless brush to clean the barrel that you push metal projectiles traveling at a speed of 800 to 3500 feet per second and propelled by hot burning gases will melt the barrel's rifling the first time you do so (I am being slightly facetious). In the nature of full disclosure I am not an engineer, I do not have a degree in physics, I do not shoot precision rifle and last but not least I have yet to see a video or read an article where a scientific test was performed with a control group that proves the use of a metal bore brush will harm your barrel to any significant degree. I hope there is a test out there...but I haven't seen it. I do shoot in volume especially compared to the average shooter. The rifle barrel that I own currently with the highest round count has a little over 7,000 rounds through it (AR 15 and yes it is chrome lined). In regard to handguns I had a barrel in .40 that had a little over 17,000 when one of the frame rails sheared off and it was sent back to the manufacturer for replacement due to the frame failure. Both barrels were cleaned regularly with metal bore brushes. The AR 15 barrel is actually still capable of sub MOA groups and the .40 caliber barrel still performed to the same level as it did when it was first issued (to be fair it was never fired in a Ransome Rest to determine mechanical accuracy). To sumerize a long review, in my opinion (the opinion of those in the precision rifle game shooting stainless steel barrels may differ and that is completely acceptable, that is just not the arena I work in) using a metal bore brush to clean your handgun or chrome lined AR barrel will not significantly reduce the life of the barrel. Further I have used the stainless steel bore brushes marketed by Brownells for over 23 years now to clean handgun barrels with no noticeable negative effects. The brushes just work! If you want to be a better shooter spend more time working on dry fire/live fire practice and less time concerned with a mechanical degradation in accuracy that you or I probably can't shoot well enough to notice and clean your firearms appropriately. Again for the precision/bench rest crowd your mileage may vary, I think what you do is cool, it's just not my particular application.

SS Bore Brush 50BMG

I use these SS bore brushes to scrub my 50BMG barrels, They work great and are not eaten by chemicals in copper remover cleaning fluids. They willnot damage bores near as much as 235 grains of powder burning. You will burn out abarrel before you will wear it out scrubbing with the SS brushes. Only negative I've had is brush pulling out of crimp on return stroke of heavily fouled barrels.