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Old July 25, 2013, 10:16 AM   #1
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Closest to correct caliber brush?

Because most employees don't know can anyone tell me which caliber brass brush is closest to the mentioned calibers below?

7.62 x 54r
8 x 56r

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Old July 25, 2013, 10:52 AM   #2
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.311 for the Mosin
.323 for the Mauser
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Old July 25, 2013, 12:08 PM   #3
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Old July 25, 2013, 12:39 PM   #4
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.323 for the Mauser
While that's probably as close a bore brush as you'll find, the 8x56R does not use standard .323" bullet like most other 8mm cartriges such as 8x57 Mauser. Instead, it uses a .329" bullet.
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Old July 25, 2013, 01:01 PM   #5
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I use a 338 brush for my 8x56R (which has nothing to do with mauser, btw)
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Old July 25, 2013, 01:54 PM   #6
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I hear you. I knew what he meant.
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Old July 25, 2013, 02:46 PM   #7
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I'm sure, but his recommendation is based on a misreading of your post. He was recommending a brush for 8x57, not 8x56R
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Old July 26, 2013, 08:43 AM   #8
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I would think any .30 cal brush would work for the 7.62x54R and any 8mm for the 8x56. It's not like a perfect fit is required.
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Old July 26, 2013, 09:04 AM   #9
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I would go larger rather than smaller or barely big enough.
A .338 in the oversize 8mms sounds about right.

A GOOD .30 will be ok in the 7.62.
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woopsie daisy! for some reason i read 8X57 on that one... but yeah a 8mm brush or a .338 brush are your two closest bets
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