I never thought about the problems a few broken bristles in the wrong place could cause. Turns out I was under-thinking my cleaning brush. Who would have guessed that was possible?
i have been buying brass brushes with brass wires and being a plumber i solder a lil ball on the end with 50/50 lead solder also i solder the wire to the threads. a long time ago i got a brush stuck in a barrel cause the crimped pulled. no more. and with a small bb size piece of lead it don't scratch my revolvers. either blued or S.S. good video.
Good information FC45. Today I discovered the joy of lead removal cloth. I can't believe I worked so hard at cleaning my firearms. The stuff I used is called E-Z Brite, and it lives up to its name!
Try Copper Chore Boy scrubber pads cut and wound tightly around your brush so that it is hard to get started. A few strokes will clean out even the most severe leading. Be sure to use the real copper ones, not copper plated steel.
Hey FC, looked for that 10 pack for my Ruger Revolvers, checked Amazon, Midway USA and Tipton themselves and had no luck. Is that a Cabela's or other box store item ? Shoot Cowboy and do a lot of cleaning on my revolvers, and that would be perfect for my cleaning needs, also use a 38 Marlin Rifle also, thanks for the video. Great info👏👏👏
Cookie, You know I don't use brass or bronze Brushes in my barrels, That is out of personal taste, However I do use Paste like J.B bore cleaner with Kroil as a Method of fouling removal in my bores in Rifle and Pistol. I have seen where only a good workout with a Brush is needed for severe leading. However it's the polish that is left behind and lapping quality's is what I'm trying to achieve in my Barrels. So I will agree with you in that using a brush has it's merit is needed time to time and you will never injure your bore with one, I only use one in severe cases.
Thorsaxe777 - Dave, just did a search on YT for JB Bore Paste / cleaner and Kroil and there really isn't much out there. I know that a lot of shooters really like that stuff, but I've always shied away since it's an abrasive substance kind of like paste sand...Perhaps you should do a video on straightening out the misperceptions on that and the benefit to shooters... Best to ya, FC Steve
I did a small video on the use of J.B. bore paste when I was showing the Breakdown and cleaning of the Beretta 92AF that I have. Barrel conditioning (In my opinion) is about lapping the Lands and grooves to a high mirror like Polish, The less resistance caused by roughness collects less fouling in the Barrel thus making Cleaning easier and less of a chore Plus as a added benefit the rifle/pistol will be more accurate when shot. I will come out with a segment on my channel with my thoughts and views and demonstrating how to use it soon.. anyway, Best to ya Steve and good shooting to ya. Dave.
Dave - I should try some of that JB Bore Cleaner - since it doesn't harm barrels. I know Brownell's has it, but are there other sources...? Best to ya, Steve
FortuneCookie45LC You can get it from Midway, Mid south and Brownell's. Kroil can be has a any auto supply store. It's spooky hoy that stuff works in the way of cleaning.. Bench rest guys used that in a 50-50mix of Hoppies solvent. Also in the way of J,B. bore Paste you might want to see if you have a Sportsman's Warehouse in your area. They have it on the shelf up here at our store locally. You might want to get a Parker Hale type Jag for your cleaning rod as well. Those are available from J.Dewey Mfc, Inc. Those give the most surface contact on the patch that you Roll on. Dave.
LoneWanderer360 - Sounds like it works very well for you. But I can't go around telling others to do that, as if the nylon is on the stiff side or on the big side, and the drill is run too fast, could damage the rifling or barrel crown. Best to ya, FC Steve
What type of brush so you recommend for traditional style muzzleloaders? (Non removable breechplug.) I'm guessing by your video you would probably recommend a nylon brush with a lead removing cleanser. Patched roundballs don't lead the rifle but I've thought about getting a mini ball or maxi ball mold from lee and I do not believe those style of projectiles are patched.
taylorman1949 - Good question. We really don't mind how many cleanings a brass brush does before it is worn out I use 'em until the brass strands start falling out, then throw them out. As for cleaning them, the dipping into the powder solvent cleans them. And what cleans the solvent is that it is used up way before it really gets bad. I just bought more brass brushes... The more we use 'em, the more shooting we are doing...and that is just plain OK. Have a fine day, FC Steve
I guess I don't understand why I would want to use a brass brush instead of cleaning patches and/or a bore snake? The brass brushes just seem like they are so abrasive.
their the best to get rid of metal fouling. I used to think they were too ruff, but if your shooting jacketed bullets exceeding the sound barrier it doesn't make that much of a difference. ;)
Exploring With Larry - Very perceptive of you...Actually, what was happening was that I was doing this video while the rest of the family was asleep, so I had to keep my voice down to almost a whisper...Best to ya, (yawn) FC
Hi FC45LC- just ran across elvis ammo's channel on powder coating. You might want to take a look, he heats up his bullets for about four mins before he powder coats them. Maybe worth thinking about. This may advance our powder coating knowledge . POWDER COATED BULLETS (in half the time) "MARATHON
I use these as well but some manufacturers do not recommend metal brushes. See page 15 www.zastava-arms.rs/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Karabini-engleski.pdf
Brian Miller - It's like everything we do that interfaces with anything - we can use things according to the way they work best, or we can just use them anyway it is possible to use them. One way results in more efficient success, the other way is inefficient and possibly loaded with frustration....and we keep learning throughout life because no one this side of Glory has all the knowledge. It's like Clint Eastwood saying to each one of us "Well, do you feel happy today, punk....well, do ya??" Have a great day, FC
Thanks FC! Little bits of valuable info I never considered.
I never thought about the problems a few broken bristles in the wrong place could cause. Turns out I was under-thinking my cleaning brush. Who would have guessed that was possible?
The info you give us helps us take of our fire arms .a clean gun is a a happy gin .thanks
i have been buying brass brushes with brass wires and being a plumber i solder a lil ball on the end with 50/50 lead solder also i solder the wire to the threads. a long time ago i got a brush stuck in a barrel cause the crimped pulled. no more. and with a small bb size piece of lead it don't scratch my revolvers. either blued or S.S. good video.
Good information FC45. Today I discovered the joy of lead removal cloth. I can't believe I worked so hard at cleaning my firearms. The stuff I used is called E-Z Brite, and it lives up to its name!
Try Copper Chore Boy scrubber pads cut and wound tightly around your brush so that it is hard to get started. A few strokes will clean out even the most severe leading. Be sure to use the real copper ones, not copper plated steel.
GunFun ZS I started doing that about a year ago, and it works really well too! Nice to hear from you! Hows the casting coming along?
***** Haven't had time for a couple months. Overdue, since I am nearly out of everything. Ask me in 3 weeks though...
Now that was good information I didn't know. Thanks.
Hey FC, looked for that 10 pack for my Ruger Revolvers, checked Amazon, Midway USA and Tipton themselves and had no luck. Is that a Cabela's or other box store item ? Shoot Cowboy and do a lot of cleaning on my revolvers, and that would be perfect for my cleaning needs, also use a 38 Marlin Rifle also, thanks for the video. Great info👏👏👏
good information:0 I did not know this. I checked all my brush's and they are the correct ones. Thanks:)
40belowful - Thanks for your great comments. We really do take those brushes for granted... Best to ya, FC
Shhhhhhh...."mama's sleeping and she doesn't like me staying up late making my youtube videos"
excellent observances. i need to check my cleaning gear. cannot remember the last time i cleaned the glocks. self lubricating i think :-)
Cookie, You know I don't use brass or bronze Brushes in my barrels, That is out of personal taste, However I do use Paste like J.B bore cleaner with Kroil as a Method of fouling removal in my bores in Rifle and Pistol. I have seen where only a good workout with a Brush is needed for severe leading. However it's the polish that is left behind and lapping quality's is what I'm trying to achieve in my Barrels. So I will agree with you in that using a brush has it's merit is needed time to time and you will never injure your bore with one, I only use one in severe cases.
Thorsaxe777 - Dave, just did a search on YT for JB Bore Paste / cleaner and Kroil and there really isn't much out there. I know that a lot of shooters really like that stuff, but I've always shied away since it's an abrasive substance kind of like paste sand...Perhaps you should do a video on straightening out the misperceptions on that and the benefit to shooters... Best to ya, FC Steve
I did a small video on the use of J.B. bore paste when I was showing the Breakdown and cleaning of the Beretta 92AF that I have. Barrel conditioning (In my opinion) is about lapping the Lands and grooves to a high mirror like Polish, The less resistance caused by roughness collects less fouling in the Barrel thus making Cleaning easier and less of a chore Plus as a added benefit the rifle/pistol will be more accurate when shot. I will come out with a segment on my channel with my thoughts and views and demonstrating how to use it soon.. anyway, Best to ya Steve and good shooting to ya. Dave.
Thorsaxe777 - I saw the little bottle of JB Bore Paste in the ad for the video....gotta go back there and see that one again...
Dave - I should try some of that JB Bore Cleaner - since it doesn't harm barrels. I know Brownell's has it, but are there other sources...? Best to ya, Steve
FortuneCookie45LC You can get it from Midway, Mid south and Brownell's. Kroil can be has a any auto supply store. It's spooky hoy that stuff works in the way of cleaning.. Bench rest guys used that in a 50-50mix of Hoppies solvent. Also in the way of J,B. bore Paste you might want to see if you have a Sportsman's Warehouse in your area. They have it on the shelf up here at our store locally. You might want to get a Parker Hale type Jag for your cleaning rod as well. Those are available from J.Dewey Mfc, Inc. Those give the most surface contact on the patch that you Roll on. Dave.
Sometimes if things are really dirty I'll chuck a nylon brush in my drill on low speed and use that.
LoneWanderer360 - Sounds like it works very well for you. But I can't go around telling others to do that, as if the nylon is on the stiff side or on the big side, and the drill is run too fast, could damage the rifling or barrel crown. Best to ya, FC Steve
What type of brush so you recommend for traditional style muzzleloaders? (Non removable breechplug.) I'm guessing by your video you would probably recommend a nylon brush with a lead removing cleanser. Patched roundballs don't lead the rifle but I've thought about getting a mini ball or maxi ball mold from lee and I do not believe those style of projectiles are patched.
So for a 357 magnum revolver we should use a 40. S&w brush?
I'm curious how many times do you use a brass brush? and how do you clean them after use?
taylorman1949 - Good question. We really don't mind how many cleanings a brass brush does before it is worn out I use 'em until the brass strands start falling out, then throw them out. As for cleaning them, the dipping into the powder solvent cleans them. And what cleans the solvent is that it is used up way before it really gets bad. I just bought more brass brushes... The more we use 'em, the more shooting we are doing...and that is just plain OK. Have a fine day, FC Steve
Good heads up !
Would have been excellent if the audio was so muffled.
I guess I don't understand why I would want to use a brass brush instead of cleaning patches and/or a bore snake? The brass brushes just seem like they are so abrasive.
their the best to get rid of metal fouling. I used to think they were too ruff, but if your shooting jacketed bullets exceeding the sound barrier it doesn't make that much of a difference. ;)
you sound like you need to get to sleep take care of yourself don't get me wrong i love your channel very interesting and informative
Exploring With Larry - Very perceptive of you...Actually, what was happening was that I was doing this video while the rest of the family was asleep, so I had to keep my voice down to almost a whisper...Best to ya, (yawn) FC
Hi FC45LC- just ran across elvis ammo's channel on powder coating. You might want to take a look, he heats up his bullets for about four mins before he powder coats them. Maybe worth thinking about. This may advance our powder coating knowledge . POWDER COATED BULLETS (in half the time) "MARATHON
how do you get permission to get range scrap lead
Ask your range operators?
+Daniel Torrens thank you
I use these as well but some manufacturers do not recommend metal brushes. See page 15 www.zastava-arms.rs/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Karabini-engleski.pdf
Very good. Things I hadn't considered. Thanks. *BGM.41
Brian Miller - It's like everything we do that interfaces with anything - we can use things according to the way they work best, or we can just use them anyway it is possible to use them. One way results in more efficient success, the other way is inefficient and possibly loaded with frustration....and we keep learning throughout life because no one this side of Glory has all the knowledge. It's like Clint Eastwood saying to each one of us "Well, do you feel happy today, punk....well, do ya??" Have a great day, FC