Johnny Knight Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Looking for recommendations for a shotgun bore brush. Had some sticky hulls at landrun, despite the honed and polished chambers. I've been using a regular shotgun brush between stages and it has generally worked, but I noticed some folks use an larger brush, about 6" long or so that looks like it might do a better job. I also had the recommendation from Double Tap to follow up with a bore mop coated with lemon pledge every other stage. Any particular brand of brush to look out for, or avoid? Thanks in advance. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E. Law Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I use this mag brush and it works great on the SXS chambers. https://www.arredondoaccessories.com/product/mag-cleaning-brush-blue-handle/ JEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyesa Horg Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 A little off topic I suppose, but I wipe off my hulls with Armor All before reloading and in 12 years have never had a hull stick. Maybe I've just been lucky. Even the older frosty looking ones. I'm running a Stoeger. YMMV And I rarely clean it unless I shoot a BP match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I love these and have used them for several years. Amazon.com : Pro Shot 12 Ga Chamber Brush : Sports & Outdoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 17 minutes ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: I love these and have used them for several years. Amazon.com : Pro Shot 12 Ga Chamber Brush : Sports & Outdoors They also make a very nice short brass handle that works well and looks good. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Use this. Frigidaire refrigerator coil brush. Available at big box home building supplies stores (Lowes). This is what I use, just shorten the handle to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I. M. Crossdraw, SASS# 8321 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: I love these and have used them for several years. Amazon.com : Pro Shot 12 Ga Chamber Brush : Sports & Outdoors I like this one as well, and the Kleenbore Tapered Chambermate brush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.K. Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I use a HOPPES BORESNAKE in 12 ga. I firmly believe in them. I have them in all my calibers. They gave over 100 times the surface area of a patch and they do a darn fine job! Pards, I highly recommend them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Knight Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 Thanks to everyone for the suggestions, brush ordered up. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Oh well. None of the Above. I just use a regular short 12Ga bronze bore brush, wrap a patch around it and squirt liberally with PAM. Cheap, simple and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 BUT = don't confuse the use of a 12 gauge BORE brush and a "naked" 12 gauge CHAMBER brush. The first has to be jimmied up to work on stubborn chamber fouling cleaning. Because it's not a large enough diameter. The problem you describe is a dirty chamber, not a dirty bore. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Lone Rider Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 12:21 PM, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: I love these and have used them for several years. Amazon.com : Pro Shot 12 Ga Chamber Brush : Sports & Outdoors I use the same brush only from Brownell's or Midway. During regular cleaning, I use a 10ga brush on my 12ga shotgun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 21 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said: Oh well. None of the Above. I just use a regular short 12Ga bronze bore brush, wrap a patch around it and squirt liberally with PAM. Cheap, simple and effective. 6 hours ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: BUT = don't confuse the use of a 12 gauge BORE brush and a "naked" 12 gauge CHAMBER brush. The first has to be jimmied up to work on stubborn bore fouling cleaning. Because it's not a large enough diameter.The problem you describe is a dirty chamber, not a dirty bore. good luck, GJ Agree with these to comments as to chamber cleaning which I normally do before each stage.. My most often "go to" brush set-up for chamber is indeed as CC mentions a simple 12 Ga brush with patch or about 3.5" square piece of cloth attached over it (I punch small hole in center of cloth/patch and place over brush) sprayed with slight amount of Ballistol (or your favorite CPL). The other two mentioned brushs find more use to me in more serious cleaning sessions. As does good swabbing with Windex/vinegar (followed by dry swab then slight swap with Ballistol or your favorite CPL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mongo, SASS #61450 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I always use a swab (with lubricant) after using a chamber brush. Not to highjack this thread, but I also always check all my shotgun rounds in a chamber checker before they go in my gun cart. I was surprised how many "factory new shells stuck". This can be a factor even if your chambers are perfectly clean. I have also start using a coning tool on reloaded shells. So far, I'm happy with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Johnny It was nice meeting you at Landrun, hope to posse with you sometime. I use this brush Multi-Function Gun Cleaning Brush (uniquetek.com) in my shotgun bores before the first stage of a match and after each stage as I put it back into my gun cart. I also got one of these SliX-Sizer (uniquetek.com) last year at EOT and use it checking shotgun rounds I have reloaded and also factory rounds. Scout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Devil Dale Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I use a Tornado brush (coil). I have a squib rod with a narrow handle that can pass through the bore. I first attach the Tornado Coil to the rod, spray the chamber with One Shot case lube, and scrub out the chambers. Then I place a 3" square rough patch right over the coil, spray it with One Shot, and push it (and the whole rod and handle) through the bore from the chamber end. It leaves a lubed, mirror finish. I was concerned at first about the coil scratching the chambers, but I've not seen evidence of it, after hundreds of cleanings. If you're handy, the same coils can be bought at Walmart in pairs, as BBQ grill scrubbers, for 1/10 the price of the ones sold for shotgun cleaning, but they have to be fitted with a threaded fitting to be able to attach to a cleaning rod - a quick threading and solder or braze job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 1 hour ago, TN Mongo, SASS #61450 said: I always use a swab (with lubricant) after using a chamber brush. Not to highjack this thread, but I also always check all my shotgun rounds in a chamber checker before they go in my gun cart. I was surprised how many "factory new shells stuck". This can be a factor even if your chambers are perfectly clean. I have also start using a coning tool on reloaded shells. So far, I'm happy with the results. for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Here is what I use, got mine at dillion but here is another place link https://benstoegerproshop.com/arredondo-magazine-cleaning-brush-nylon-blue/ Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 A couple of additional thoughts. If a S xS has polished and honed chambers, and still suffers sticking hulls . . . . One may well be using a Hull the gun doesn't like. Sounds odd, but some manufacturers hulls do not shuck out equally. One may also have "Honed" the chambers sufficiently oversize there is excessive Blow-By of Gun Gas fouling the chamber. You only hope in this case is a lot of brushing. If it's occasional sticking, check you ammunition. ALL shotgun shells are not created equal. Even in the same box. Now, If, as in my case, your shooting All Brass Hulls and BP or APP in your Hammer Double, Swabbing out the chambers is Due Rigger. Just something you have to do between stages. And still get the occasional "sticker." If, however, you have a real "need" for one of those "high density" and large diameter Bronze chamber brushes. You do have a real serious problem with your chambers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I use MEC Super Sizer on cases before reloading then the QuikLoader 3° taper crimper (SASS legal BTW) at the end. spot check loads with chamer guage If I open the SxS all the way the hulls drop out. I tend to not completely open the gun--work in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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