I have some stainless steel brushes and I was wondering if they are safe to use in the bore of a firearm? I only have used brass, copper and nylon so I do not know if this would hurt the bore.

THanks, James

I would brush my teeth with stainless steel before I would use it in the bore of any of my guns.

no...use in the cylinder only

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SWCA#2208
KK4EMO

I NEVER use stainless steel brushes on any part of a gun - period. I use the bronze brushes (chamber brushes) from Brownell's to clean the stubborn lead out of a cylinder from time to time and if that doesn't completely do the job, the Lewis Lead Remover is used. I only use the bronze chamber brushes in the cylinder charge holes - never in the barrel - I use the standard line of bronze bore brushes from Brownell's for that. Works very well for me.

Well, I guess I will use the brushes for something else then. I keep them in the garage and use them for cleaning car parts. Thanks!

James

I use the stainless brushes for really stubborn lead deposits that won't come out using bronze brushes. This is a very seldom thing as I try to avoid ammunition that leaves these stubborn deposits.

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Richard Gillespie
FBINA 102

I had to get a stainless one to clean chambers of a Ruger SP 101 after firing a lot of .38 special through it. Wouldn't use it on bore though.

I bought several sizes when they first came out (many years ago). I recall using them one time (don't even recall on what), but based on everything I have read and heard, will never use them in the future.

I am always able to remove leading, carbon fouling, or any deposits with alternative means that are less aggressive to the bore. If I had a barrel that had severe pitting and I wanted to remove the corrosion deposits, I might consider using them. But for anything less, it just isn't worth the risk.

I do soak the cylinder or barrels overnight with Ed's Red, and that really helps loosen the deposits. Between a copper Chore Boy, Lewis Lead remover, or oversize bronze brushes it comes out. Once things are clean it is much easier to keep them that way.

LEWIS LEAD REMOVER | Brownells

Way before I'd use a stainless brush, this would get used - no harm will be done with it! If you shoot a revolver the LLR is a must - IMHO.

Chief38

Just say no...