.223 / 5.56 Bore Cleaning Brush

5.56 Bore Brush

This brush scrubs powder residue and fouling out of .223 and 5.56 rifle barrels. It screws onto the end of a cleaning rod, and you push it through the bore after a range session, usually with a few drops of solvent on the bristles. It is a standard consumable for anyone who maintains an AR-15 or another rifle in this calibre, and it is worth keeping a spare in the cleaning kit.

Features

• Sized For .223 / 5.56 — The .223 Remington and 5.56x45mm NATO share the same bore diameter, so this one brush covers rifles chambered in either.
• Twisted-Wire Core — The bristles are clamped between tightly twisted strands of wire, the usual way cleaning brushes are built, so they stay put through repeated passes.
• Copper-Toned Bristles — Metal bristles in a copper tone run along most of the brush and loosen carbon and fouling as they pass through the barrel.
• Second Bristle Section — A wider band of silver-colored bristles near the base gives the brush a second, larger scrubbing diameter.
• Brass Threaded Shank — A brass-colored threaded shank screws onto a cleaning rod or adapter, so check that the thread matches your rod before use.
• Looped Wire Tip — The wire at the leading end is turned back into a rounded loop instead of a cut end.
• Use With Bore Solvent — Wetting the bristles with solvent before each pass helps the brush lift fouling that dry brushing leaves behind.

Build And Fit

The brush has two bristle sections on a single twisted-wire spine: a long copper-toned section toward the tip and a shorter, wider silver section behind it. A brass-colored threaded shank at the base attaches it to your rod. Bristles wear down with use, so replace the brush once it starts to feel loose in the bore.