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Cleaning
Posted by tabhunter on August 28, 2014 at 6:48 pmhey guys,
Reading & scuttlebut says that you are not supposed to use a brass brush when cleaning. Heard some talk about using nylon brushes. Question is exactly what should be used & WHY?
Thx,
Paul
tabhunter replied 8 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies -
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The only credible (to me anyway) reason to avoid bronze brushes is that aggressive copper solvents can attack the brush and leave green stains on subsequent patches which can be mistaken for an indication of copper fouling in your bore.
Personally, I use bronze brushes regularly, although I do try to avoid reversing stroke before the brush clears the muzzle.shooters can eliminate most cleaning wear and damage by cleaning from the breech, using a bore guide and long-shank jags and brushes that closely fit the bore diameter. I think you are more likely to damage the barrel's crown with universal cleaning rods that are undersized and allow the back of the jag to “catch” the crown when you withdraw the bare jag (the patch having dropped at the muzzle).
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I appreciate the reply. I always clean from the breach. I have been using bronze brushes as well along with a bore guide. One way stroke on the brush has been my routine although I have pulled the jag back. I've been using Pro Shots hardware. Still wonder why Tikka/Sako recommend no brush. One of the gentleman (top shooter) I see at the club range quite often also said that Tikka recommended patch cleaning only. Something to think about.
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