Help Question On a Bronze Bore Cleaning Brush Size For A 460XVR is .50 Caliber Brush too Big????

[.460V & XVR Magnum Man]

Help Question On a Bronze Bore Cleaning Brush Size For A 460XVR is .50 Caliber Brush too Big????

I went to the range and did some shooting. Took my .460XVR and realized when I got home and ready to give her a cleaning, I didn't have a bore brush quite that big of a size, just a .44 cal. Anyway went to the local gunshop and asked for a bronze bore brush for the .460 and he gave me one for a .50 caliber. Isn't this a bit too big for the .45 caliber bore of the .460? Or is it the right size or should I look for a .45 caliber? Don't want to put too much brush thru that barrel!!!

Thanks,

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

Craig,

I like the brush to fit tight, because they wear down quickly with normal use, and having them slightly oversized makes them last a little longer. I use .50 cal brushes in my .475, and find they do a better job for me. Another thing to remember is that it takes a slightly bigger brush to fit snuggly in the chambers, so a .50 cal may help you there. If they seem too tight to you, you can order .475 cal. brushes for your .460 from Brownell's, and I believe you'll be much happier with them. Remember that most all .45 brushes are for both .44 and .45 cal., so they tend to be undersized for the .45 anyway.

 

[.460V & XVR Magnum Man]

Thanks
Just making sure that the bigger brush woundn't hurt the bore in any way.... I guess that brass bristles wouldn't do that anyway.
Thanks

 

[.460V & XVR Magnum Man]

I also heard to NEVER use a stainless steel bristle ....right?

 

[505Gibbs]

Keep it a brass brush - no SS types!

 

[R. G. Amos]

I would use the .50 cal brush as long as it goes into the barrel easily. Since it is bronze it will do no damage. I would be more concerned with muzzle damage if you are not using a muzzle guide.

 

[.460V & XVR Magnum Man]

R.G.
Muzzle guide? Never used one please describe, don't mean to sound like a dummy, but???

 

[kennyb]

craig....50cal.is what i use for the 500 and 460 (bronze) a muzzle guide slips down the shaft of your cleaning rod (looks like a cone) and into the muzzle slightly...it keeps the brush and rod centered and prevents banging around the muzzle...pro shot rods for example are one piece and come with them

 

[BIGKID]

I use a .45 cal bore brush and usually only use nylon. If there is alot of crap built up I will use a bronze brush. For the cylinder I use a .50 brush of the same materials.

 

[moxie]

The .460 XVR is actually a stretched .454 Casull. In other words, it's .45 caliber, so a .45 brush is correct for it.