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Also, I like using a portable hand steam cleaner that IdahoLewis recommends. I've used it and it also works great in cleaning the threads to breech plugs, breech plugs, nipples etc.
......For those wanting to use a brush to clean breech plug threads, there's a kit sold by Harbor Freight that will work and not allow the brush to unscrew.......
Thank you.This is a great tip George! The brushes aren't threaded, and don't unscrew when turned counter clockwise. Threaded brushes come unscrewed; are frustrating.
Indeed. Quickly removes plumber tape from the barrel threads..........Well worth having.
Have you been following me around, Encore? I was just in Harbor Freight last night for a new brake bleeder pump and I found myself looking at that exact brush set thinking "there's my answer to a low-cost action brush for a few different rifles that I could turn either way."I haven't been following religiously, but with most common rods and brushes, the brush may come unscrewed from the rod if turning it counter clockwise. If it came loose in the action it may have to be pushed out from the bore.
Also for those with some bolt rifles, you have to be careful about debris falling into the trigger assembly, especially a Jewell.
For those wanting to use a brush to clean breech plug threads, there's a kit sold by Harbor Freight that will work and not allow the brush to unscrew. Its found in the auto section. I would NOT advise using the stainless steel brushes. If necessary, which it might be for some bolt action rifles, they also sell an extension. These snap lock. Comes with nylon, brass and stainless brushes of different sizes.
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Have you been following me around, Encore? …………...
I haven't been following religiously, but with most common rods and brushes, the brush may come unscrewed from the rod if turning it counter clockwise. If it came loose in the action it may have to be pushed out from the bore.
Also for those with some bolt rifles, you have to be careful about debris falling into the trigger assembly, especially a Jewell.
For those wanting to use a brush to clean breech plug threads, there's a kit sold by Harbor Freight that will work and not allow the brush to unscrew. Its found in the auto section. I would NOT advise using the stainless steel brushes. If necessary, which it might be for some bolt action rifles, they also sell an extension. These snap lock. Comes with nylon, brass and stainless brushes of different sizes.
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63732, 67071, or 69020 brush kit. I think the extender is 68516 or 91056.Could you give the part number please. thanks
What is this mystical "too many tools" condition, of which you speak? I simply cannot imagine such a state.Good idea boys !!! I bought the shotgun rod from a yard sale and witk blue loctite screwed a shotgun bore brush on 1 in 16ga and 1 in 12ga . Tightened them with pliers and now their dedicated just for that job . I really like the T--Handle but that Harbor Freight kits pretty nice too !!! Think i'll get one "Just Because" . Too many tools is a good thing !!!
The product may well seal. However I removed the breechplug and I found the clean up a chore. The sealant was kind of like play dough and it did not come out readily. Had to use a variety of things to get the threads cleaned.
So it may well serve its purpose but the mess for me and clean up time will cause me to hesitate to use it again too quickly. Others may have better results
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