Do I really need a chamber brush?

GreenLantern

May 05, 2002 14:10

Lately I've been seeing ads for a chamber brush that has a brush, a flexible cable, and a handle. Do I really need one of these for all my .308s? I was reading a military manual for the M24 and their specification is just to use a .45 cal brush, than wrap it with a patch. I've tried it, it works but I think a .41 cal might work a little bit better. Not quite so tight. Anyways, it seemed to work pretty good even with the .45 brush so I don't really see why I need to pay the extra $$ just this special tool. Any opinions from someone who uses one?

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  Shootist3006

  May 05, 2002 16:33

  It sounds like a handy tool but not necessary. I do use mil. surplus chamber brushes in both .308 and .30-06. Using a .45 brush (it is the right size for either chamber) will work IF you can get it to the chamber. Both the M1 and M14 make it a little difficult to get a regular cleaning rod section and brush into the chamber.
  
  Quod principi placuit legis habet vigorem.Semper Fidelis

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  njretcop

  May 05, 2002 16:43

  I am a fanatic about cleaning my 1943 M1 Garand and use the chamber brush every time.
  
  -Charlie
  
  "It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"NRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com
  
  Edited by - njretcop on 05/05/2002 20:43:58

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  Nighthawk

  May 06, 2002 06:29

  I am very picky about cleaning my guns, and always clean them except the 22s after a good days shooting. The purpose is to get the weapon clean not insomuch how you do it. If the way you have been cleaning your gun works and it dont harm the weapon in any way I would continue doing it the same way. In my opinion the only benefit of changing is if it reduces cleaning time, and still gets the job done.
  
  Good Luck.
  
  Rugster

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  joeaf1911a1

  May 06, 2002 06:37

  Personally like the OLD type M-1 combination tool with the split
  chamber patch holder. They dont wear out. However the G.I. ratcheting chamber brush aint bad either. The G.I. sectional steel
  cleaning rod, although acceptable for combat use should be put into
  retirement.

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  jonk

  May 06, 2002 06:50

  I don't clean my chambers per se, but I clean from the breach whenever possible. My thought is that all those solvent soaked patches passing over the chamber walls will leave a coating of solvents; then as a last step I use a very oversized patch to fill and dry the chamber and remove any last residue. No trouble yet.
  
  "...hit your enemy in the belly, and kick him when he is down, and boil his prisoners in oil- if you take any- and torture his women and children. Then people will keep clear of you..." -Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher, speaking at the Hague Peace Conf

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