Hi

Are there any gunsmiths or barrel makers on here who can give me a definitive answer about cleaning airgun barrels with a brass wire brush? I have read that the steel used in airgun barrels is mild steel and susceptible to damage but I've also heard that brass brushes can damage mild steel??

The guys at my club only use the pull-through patches and fluid and up til now I've been using a very good Anschutz pull-through thingy but I would like to give a thorough, deep clean to get any serious gunk out. I have bought a Bisley airgun cleaning kit which has a brass brush rod attachment included so this leads me to believe it might be ok to use. (I used it on my Steyr at my club and had some very shocked reactions from other members no noticeable damage, but I have been too scared to use it since)

Your thoughts are appreciated.

Atb

Peter