Removing stuck brush from barrel

[fleener]

I add a bit of solder to the brush in the area that seems to come apart easier. Never had a problem since.

On some ML's I use a brush with a damp patch followed by a dry patch after every shot.

Fleener

 

[Artie Peltier]

Question! How about the use of nylon brushes! I've heard that the flex in the bristles is less likely to hang up. I have used them and they did work well.
What say you. Art

 

[cynthialee]

Or quit using brushes in muzzleloaders. ;-)

After a couple of close calls I concur with this sentiment.
Haven't used one in a few years and I don't miss them at all. No more panic moments when I think a brush is stuck. A patch on a jag gets things clean.

 

[FishDFly]

CL has wisdom.

 

[Paul_R]

For really nasty fouling and rust I use VFG cleaning pellets. The super aggressive ones impregnated with brass fibers. I got a brush stuck once. That was enough.

 

[JeffG]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Exactly.

 

[Col. Batguano]

If it's all fixed why not break it?