.58 bore brush

[yellowthornoftexas]

This may have been asked previously, if so sorry for redundantly but I couldn't find a previous post.
My question is...will a .12g bore brush and swab work on a .58?

 

[Patrick H]

I have a hunch it'll be way too big. I was just looking at a conversion chart showing gauged shotgun bores and their inch equivalents. According to the chart, a 12 gauge bore diameter is .729 inches in diameter. If you could force it in, you'd push your brush in and the bristles would deflect, but then you wouldn't be able to pull it back out.

The chart shows a 20 gauge bore to be .615 inches in diameter, so I think you'd be in a similar problem with a brush that size.

The thing is: Once the bristles deflect, you pretty much need to be able to push all the way through and out the other end of the bore, which you can't do effectively on a front loader. I think you'd be better off with a .45 caliber brush, even though the fit would not be tight. You could still scrub it around in there.

But wait until you hear from a real front loading expert who is familiar with the .58 caliber bore.

 

[Poor Private]

a 20 gage works. Especially the mop. the 20 wire, and nylon will work with a bit of effort.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

In the event you ever get a brush stuck in a .58 caliber bore, don't panic! If it has come off the end of the cleaning rod that's OK, if not then unscrew the cleaning rod from the brush. Get a piece of 1/2" PVC tubing longer than the bore. Then slide it down the bore and over the stuck brush. Once the brush is inside the PVC tubing slide the tubing back out of the bore and you're done, with no damage to the bore!
J.

 

[yellowthornoftexas]

fantastic! thanks guys...note to self...just get a dang .58 caliber cleaning kit! LOL...try ta save some money...LOL

 

[Tin cup]

If you clean a .577"/.58" cal Rifle Musket like they did back in the day...you don't need a bore brush.

Kevin Dally

 

[Patrick H]

In the event you ever get a brush stuck in a .58 caliber bore, don't panic! If it has come off the end of the cleaning rod that's OK, if not then unscrew the cleaning rod from the brush. Get a piece of 1/2" PVC tubing longer than the bore. Then slide it down the bore and over the stuck brush. Once the brush is inside the PVC tubing slide the tubing back out of the bore and you're done, with no damage to the bore!
J.

Jobe, that is a remarkably level-headed and practical response. I sense you have been in that situation. However, I'll bet it wasn't with a 12 gauge brush in a .58 caliber bore. Nevertheless, it's a darned fine solution to something that has probably happened to a lot of owners of front loaders.

 

[63springfield]

I have been using 28 gauge as it will work back and forth without that heavy bind . Bought a parts Bridesburg that had a dark bore but smooth with rifling and have been shooting it - scrubbing it . The ability to go back and forth REALLY cleaned this old war horse up as it now is starting to shine some . REALLY ugly patches after shooting-scrubbing but it is definitely getting better . FWIW I bought quite a few different size brushes and the 28 gauge was - is best so far . Actually better than the .58 cal one .

 

[yellowthornoftexas]

If you clean a .577"/.58" cal Rifle Musket like they did back in the day...you don't need a bore brush.

Kevin Dally

TRUE!!!

Springfield, thanks for the input...push come to shove... .28g

 

[hrobalabama]

I have used a brass shotgun brush that has been used. I wrap 000 steel wool around the brush and then put it in a 1/4" hand drill and let it go full speed in and out the bore. Usually the bore is then mirror bright. It doesn't do anything for major pitting but brightens up what you have.

 

[Patrick H]

I have used a brass shotgun brush that has been used. I wrap 000 steel wool around the brush and then put it in a 1/4" hand drill and let it go full speed in and out the bore. Usually the bore is then mirror bright. It doesn't do anything for major pitting but brightens up what you have.

I've done this sort of thing, too--but only on shotgun bores. I've done it with 0000 steel wool and also with Frontier Big 45 scouring pads (made especially for gun cleaning). I'd NEVER try it in a rifled bore.

 

[johan_steele]

If you clean her properly & promptly you shouldn't need the brush.

 

[hrobalabama]

If you clean her properly & promptly you shouldn't need the brush.

What I am talking about is when it is not cleaned properly & promptly. I have used this method in cleaning up antique arms

 

[frontrank2]

If you decide to use the wire brush, don't do it with the barrel dry! I made that mistake once, ............. never again.

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

Once, I thought I was going to give my Springfield a GOOD cleaning (even though I ALWAYS clean it promptly after use, anyway)....Foolishly, I used a bore brush which, after a few trips in and out of the barrel, finally got stuck.....No way to get her out!! A LITTLE gun powder down the barrel did get it out, but I DO NOT recommend this!....Best thing I can recommend, for me, is to NOT use a brush!!....Perhaps other people have had better luck than I, but I won't use one again!

 

[rob63]

FWIW, I have used the 20 gauge of this type of bore brush on old rusty bores to good effect. The nice thing about it is that it is really easy to reverse directions and it gets the crud out without leaving scratches.
http://www.hoppes.com/cleaning-accessories/tornado-brushes

 

[M.Warren]

I've always just used the ramrod with a strip of cotton cloth ran through the end of it with the barrel and cap nipple removed and dipped in a bucket of soapy water. Seems to work well as long as you do it often to avoid too much build up. Doesn't have the best smell in the world but it gets the job done. I do have a .58 cal brush but I've never had to use it. You can pick up a pretty good cleaning kit at walmart for around $20. I included a pic of mine.

 

[yellowthornoftexas]

Now that's funny! Just bought one! Lol
But using hot soapy water mostly.