.308 WINCHESTER RATCHET CHAMBER BRUSH FOR M14/M1A/M1 Reviews & Ratings

.308 WINCHESTER RATCHET CHAMBER BRUSH FOR M14/M1A/M1

Offset, ratchet design gives easier, more thorough chamber cleaning for any semi-auto rifle with a closed-end receiver. Premium-quality, bronze wire, bonded between twisted steel loops; soldered at the tip for extra strength. Use a ¼' diameter cleaning rod to actuate the ratchet.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Plastic ratchet, bronze wire.
Overall Length: 4" (10cm)
Fits .308 chambers only.

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Reviews Summary

The .308 Winchester Ratchet Chamber Brush is praised for its ease of use and cleaning efficiency, especially for M1/M1A users. Many appreciate its versatility and effectiveness in removing carbon. However, some reviewers faced issues with the brush getting stuck, and the design doesn't fit all cleaning kits perfectly, leading to some disappointment.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Ease of Use

57%

Reviewers commonly highlight the brush's straightforward operation, noting that it allows for effective cleaning without needing to disassemble the firearm, making it a valuable addition to cleaning kits.

Effectiveness

50%

Many users report a high level of satisfaction with the brush's ability to remove carbon buildup effectively, particularly praising its performance for the M1/M1A rifles.

Compatibility Issues

43%

A significant number of reviewers experienced compatibility problems, specifically regarding the size and shape of the brush, which led to difficulties fitting it into existing cleaning kits or even getting it stuck in the chamber.

Quality of Materials

29%

While some express concerns over compatibility, there are positive remarks about the quality of the brush itself, with several reviews praising its construction despite the fit issues.

Versatility

36%

Users appreciate the brush's versatility, as it can be used for multiple firearms without needing a threaded rod, which is generally considered an advantage over alternatives that are less adaptable.

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Good on paper.

I bought this for my newly received Nov' 44 Springfield M1 Garand, Field Grade. It went in and cleaned the chamber, but that's when the problems started. The brush screwed itself tight into the chamber and refused to come out. I would up having to get my father to help me as I didn't have enough hands. I had to hold the follower down so the brush could clear it while also holding the op rod at bay while my father twisted the brush and hammered it out (nylon hammer). Thankfully the gun didn't receive any damage. Good idea on paper, but beyond that it's not worth having. The cleaning tool that would have been issued with the rifle is far superior in every way. I would love to see Brownells make a reproduction of those.

Not for use on M1A/M14!

I purchased this brush to use on my M1A, but it is not the right brush. It is actually a chamber brush for the M60 machine gun, and it is too long for the M1A. I'm sure this is also why it wouldn't fit into the buttstock compartment for the previous reviewer. The USGI M14 chamber brush does not have a non-threaded "through" hole, like this brush -- it has a threaded hole that does not go all the way through the plastic ratchet.