Stuck Bore Brush

[usrifle1841]

To remove a stuck brish, insert a piece of conduit or pipe a bit under bore size and push far enough to slide over the brush. Then simply pull it out.

There are guys in the N-SSA who make tubular ramrod attachments for .58 and .69 barrels for stuck brush removal, as sticking wire brushes is fairly common.

 

[DementedMindOfJac]

I don't like the look of that breech plug, very dishonest face. I'd not be eager to mess with it even after sitting in penetrating oil for a week. If it were me. I'd see if I could find a replacement, but that's one I'd not be looking forward to putting my name on that job sheet.

I'd say you have your finger broken off in your ice, no disrespect. Would it be worth the $ to replace breech plug and barrel?

Can you take a file and take a lick on that and post a pic of what the steel looks like under that crust? Post a pic of the vent also.

I have the ability to think half a bubble off plumb.

 

[Vintage Gunsmith]

I recently had a similar problem with a .50 cal and a bore brush. I trickled a little 4FG black powder in through the touch hole and primed the lock pan. Touched it off and have not found the brush yet. Worth a try.

 

[DementedMindOfJac]

I recently had a similar problem with a .50 cal and a bore brush. I trickled a little 4FG black powder in through the touch hole and primed the lock pan. Touched it off and have not found the brush yet. Worth a try.

that's exactly why I wanted a picture of the vent.
That half-bubble off plumb thinking.

 

[Sidney Smith]

Couldn't you try to just thread the brush back onto the rod?

 

[Mulebrain]

Couldn't you try to just thread the brush back onto the rod?

That is exactly what I did, and also put a dab of jb weld in the tip. I let it sit overnight, and it came out.

Those aluminum brushes are ok for modern, but not what we do

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Couldn't you try to just thread the brush back onto the rod?

This finally worked for the big brush. The small one was actually obstructing threaded end of bigger one. Took some effort and a great wailing and gnashing of teeth to push out of the way. But that involved pushing little one down into chamber. So the big boy is out and the little one is coiled up like a snake in the chamber. None of my jags will snag it. If I can find a 2" long machine screw with right threads, I can form a small hook to pull brush out.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

This finally worked for the big brush. The small one was actually obstructing threaded end of bigger one. Took some effort and a great wailing and gnashing of teeth to push out of the way. But that involved pushing little one down into chamber. So the big boy is out and the little one is coiled up like a snake in the chamber. None of my jags will snag it. If I can find a 2" long machine screw with right threads, I can form a small hook to pull brush out.

IF it's a copper bore brush, get some copper fouling remover, non-ammonia based, and dissolve the brush by soaking it in the stuff overnight.

LD

 

[Appowner]

Run a piece of copper or aluminum tubing down the barrel and over the brush, then pull out.

I've done this with good results. One mod I do is to pack the brush end of the tube with JB Weld. Then let it drift through the brush and secure it to the tube. Once dry just yank the whole thing out. Works great.

 

[DementedMindOfJac]

IF it's a copper bore brush, get some copper fouling remover, non-ammonia based, and dissolve the brush by soaking it in the stuff overnight.

LD

Yup. Boretech Eliminator. It'll be ok on steel, but don't touch anything brass with it. I lost a repro Civil War compass when a bottle of that stuff leaked in a box when I was moving.

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Everything out. Had to form a little hook with a brass bolt that screwed into the cleaning rod. Now to work on the bore. I think an Evaporust soak of bore is in order. Then a good polishing.

 

[2 shots]

1 large popcorn please

 

[TDM]

 

[William Hagewood]

If you can get a small powder charge behind the brush, I would shoot it out. I have done that several times with no problem

 

[Yewbender]

 

[DementedMindOfJac]

Still don't like the look of that breech plug. Very dishonest face.

 

[2 shots]

I have done that several times with no problem

 

[BigSkyRambler]

Still don't like the look of that breech plug. Very dishonest face.

Once I get it all cleaned up, I will shoot some hefty proof loads.

 

[Billy-by-gosh]

Glad to know that you succeeded in getting the bore completely cleared out. I always love to see the old Charleys roar back to life!
Best regards in the ongoing prep and rehabilitations.

 

[Rebel]

So how about taking a clothes hanger and straighten it out then put a hook in one end. Run it down past the brush wiggle it around some and see if you can grab the brush and pull it out?