What size bore brush for 5.56mm?

[Nuuze]

Just wondering what bore brush size you are all using on your OLL 5.56/.223?

I don't want to get the wrong one, it goes from .22 to .243...

http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=1285&title=

Here's what else I am getting.

-Dewey 22C-36 http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...=COATED%20RODS

I have patches already.

Thanks!

[CSACANNONEER]

.22

[5968]

.22

[Nuuze]

Wow you guys are quick! Thanks!

[Nuuze]

.22 rifle or .22 centerfire?

[draconianruler]

.22

Third place

There's no difference in bore brushes between centerfire or rimfire.

[ocabj]

Centefire:
Get all bronze 22cal brushes with 8-32 threads.
Nylon bristle brushes with bronze core is nice to spread solvent throughout the bore.

Rimfire:
Highly recommend getting .20cal.

[Nuuze]

Thanks all!

[Nuuze]

I got these brushes and it seems dang tight in the barrel. Just wanted to double check before pulling it through...

[CSACANNONEER]

They should be tight! I use a solution of aquios ammonia and dish soap to clean the copper out of my barrels. This soultion, also breaks down brass brushes. So, I have to use a new, tight brush every time I clean. If the brush isn't tight, it's not going to do its job.

[jandmtv]

dude, get a boresnake and it will make your life alot easier! i refuse to clean my rifles without a boresnake, 2-3 passes, and the bore shines like new.

[M. Sage]

dude, get a boresnake and it will make your life alot easier! i refuse to clean my rifles without a boresnake, 2-3 passes, and the bore shines like new.

+1. I rarely need to pull the 'snake thru more than twice. (Depends on bore condition and how dirty the ammo you shot is.)

[Nuuze]

Thanks again! I wanted to make sure since I'm new to rifles. Will be getting a boresnake also.

[ocabj]

I call BS on 2-3 passes with a boresnake resulting in a completely clean barrel.

How many rounds are you boresnake users running between cleanings?

[jandmtv]

250-350 rounds, wana come see my barrel?

i run it 2 times from the camber side to the muzzle side, and 1 time in the opposite direction