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Stainless Steel Bore Brushes
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<blockquote data-quote="LB" data-source="post: 78685" data-attributes="member: 2721"><p>The key thing is that while stainless steel is NOT particularly hard, it's advantage is that it resists heat better than chrome moly, due to the nickle content. It isn't as hard as other steels, so it does gaul (especially against another stainless) and a bore brush of any alloy stainless, even 18/8 would be harder than bronze, brass or nylon.</p><p></p><p>Maybe you could say that the solvent would prevent gauling and scratches, but I doubt it?</p><p></p><p>Aside from the possible damage, and work hardening and subsequent brittleness, I question the ability of that type of springy design to get into the rifling grooves? That alone is plenty of reason to be cautious.</p><p></p><p>I love all things stainless, thermos bottles, watches, pipe fittings and brushes; just not bore brushes.</p><p></p><p>Good hunting. LB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LB, post: 78685, member: 2721"] The key thing is that while stainless steel is NOT particularly hard, it's advantage is that it resists heat better than chrome moly, due to the nickle content. It isn't as hard as other steels, so it does gaul (especially against another stainless) and a bore brush of any alloy stainless, even 18/8 would be harder than bronze, brass or nylon. Maybe you could say that the solvent would prevent gauling and scratches, but I doubt it? Aside from the possible damage, and work hardening and subsequent brittleness, I question the ability of that type of springy design to get into the rifling grooves? That alone is plenty of reason to be cautious. I love all things stainless, thermos bottles, watches, pipe fittings and brushes; just not bore brushes. Good hunting. LB [/QUOTE]
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