Brushes
Impact Guns carries bore brushes, chamber brushes, and carbon removers for keeping your pistol, rifle, or AR-platform gun shooting clean. The right brush material and caliber size make cleaning faster and protect your barrel’s rifling from unnecessary wear.
Read our full Bore Brush Buying Guide ↓
Bronze vs. Nylon Bore Brushes
Bronze bristle brushes cut through heavy copper and lead fouling faster and hold up to repeated use, making them the standard choice for routine cleaning. Nylon brushes are gentler on the bore and better suited to guns with sensitive coatings or for cleaning between bronze-brush passes without added abrasion.
Caliber-Specific Sizing
Bore brushes are sized to a specific caliber or bore diameter — a brush that’s too small won’t contact the rifling effectively, and one that’s too large can be difficult to push through and may damage the crown. Always match the brush to your exact caliber, not just a close approximation.
Chamber Brushes & Carbon Removal
Chamber brushes are shaped specifically to scrub carbon buildup from the chamber and locking lugs — areas a standard bore brush can’t reach effectively. AR-platform shooters in particular benefit from a dedicated carbon-removal tool for the bolt carrier group and chamber area, where carbon buildup is heaviest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use a bronze or nylon bore brush?
Bronze brushes cut through fouling faster and are the standard choice for routine cleaning; nylon brushes are gentler and better for guns with sensitive coatings or between bronze-brush passes.
How often should I replace a bore brush?
Replace a bore brush once the bristles noticeably flatten or lose stiffness — a worn brush cleans less effectively and can leave fouling behind even after multiple passes.
What’s the difference between a bore brush and a chamber brush?
A bore brush is sized to clean the barrel’s rifling; a chamber brush is shaped specifically to scrub carbon from the chamber and locking lug area, which a standard bore brush can’t reach.