Shooter's Bible Guide to the Hunting Rifle and Its Ammunition by Thomas C. Tabor

Author:Thomas C. Tabor
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (Perseus)
Published: 2012-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

The convenience provided by the Otis Technology bore cleaning kits makes these an excellent choice for a hunter. Each kit contains everything needed to clean the bore of virtually any firearm, all packed inside a pouch no larger than a Red Delicious apple.

Once you have settled on a good-quality cleaning rod, the next factor to consider is the type of bore-cleaning brush to use. There are essentially three common types from which to select, each designed for a specific purpose and task. If a bore has become severely leaded, badly fouled, or rusted, it sometimes requires more aggressive cleaning techniques than usual. It is only under these severe circumstances that a stainless steel-bristled brush should be used and even then, this type of brush should be used sparingly and with a great deal of cautious restraint. If a stainless brush is used on a regular basis or with assertiveness, it can accelerate bore wear and shorten the life of the barrel. The bronze brush is possibly the most common type in use today. As long as a bronze brush is properly matched to the bore, it will produce excellent cleaning results, and the life expectancy is quite good. The only problem I’m aware of with bronze brushes is their lack of resistance to some chemical solvents. If you are using bore cleaner specifically intended to remove copper jacket fouling, those same chemicals can be hard on the bronze material of the brush. In this case, it would be advisable to use a brush made of nylon. Nylon brushes are highly resistant to the effects of chemical compounds while still doing a fairly good cleaning job. But no matter what style of cleaning rod and brush you feel is most beneficial in your cleaning situation, it is important whenever possible to insert the rod at the breech, progressing in the direction of the muzzle. Doing so will help to limit any potential damage to the crown of the barrel.

Many shooters, admittedly I included, attempt to extend the life expectancy of their bore cleaning brushes too long. When we do, the effectiveness of the brush and its ability to remove fouling can be severely hampered. Another common problem is using a brush that is too large for the bore. The shooter might believe that the oversized brush will fit tighter and therefore do a better cleaning job. In reality, however, when the brush is too large, the bristles bend backwards, which hinders its ability to get inside the recesses and tight spots where fouling is often the worst.

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