Flat-shooting calibers like the .25-06 and .257 Roberts push bullets at high velocity - and that velocity leaves copper jacket fouling behind in the bore. This .25 caliber brass bore brush uses phosphor bronze bristles to scrub out copper and carbon deposits without touching your rifling.

The .25 caliber holds a dedicated following among western hunters who value its flat trajectory and light recoil for open-country shots. It's a niche caliber, which means finding bore cleaning accessories sized specifically for it isn't always easy. This brush is built to match the .257" bore precisely - proper fit means better bristle contact and a more effective clean than using an undersized or oversized brush.

Solvent first, then this rifle cleaning brush, then a dry patch to check your progress. That's all it takes for reliable gun cleaning that keeps your .25 caliber shooting as flat as the day you sighted it in.


Caliber:
.25-06, .250 Savage, .25 ACP
Product Type:
Bore Brush
Firearm Type:
Pistol, Rifle
Use Case:
Bore Fouling Removal
Pack Size:
10-Pack, 20-Pack, 3-Pack, 5-Pack, Single
Bristle Material:
Phosphor Bronze
Core/Stem Material:
Twisted Wire (Brass)
Bore Diameter (in):
0.257
Thread Size:
8-32
Country of Origin:
Imported (China)
Brand:
GUNNIX
What calibers does a .25 bore brush fit?
.25 caliber bore brush fits all rifles with a 0.257-inch bore diameter. This includes .25-06 Remington, .257 Roberts, .257 Weatherby Magnum, and .250 Savage. Some shooters also use a .25 brush for 6.5mm chambers (.264"), since it fits snugly enough for chamber cleaning - though it is not a substitute for a dedicated 6.5mm bore brush.
Can I use a .25 caliber bore brush on a .25 ACP pistol?
The bore diameters are close - .25 ACP uses a 0.251" bore while rifle .25 cal is 0.257". A .25 cal rifle bore brush will pass through a .25 ACP barrel, though the fit will be slightly loose. Rifle brushes are also typically longer than pistol brushes, which can make them awkward in a short pistol barrel. If you already have a .25 cal rifle brush, it will work - just use a shorter cleaning rod or cable for the pistol.
Can a bore brush damage my barrel?
No. Phosphor bronze is softer than the steel used in rifle barrels. The bristles conform to the rifling grooves and scrub fouling without contacting the bore surface hard enough to scratch. You will wear through many bore brushes over the life of one barrel. Replace the brush when bristles flatten - the barrel stays fine.
What is the best bore brush material for rifle cleaning?
Phosphor bronze handles the copper jacket fouling that .25 caliber rifles produce. These cartridges push bullets at moderate to high velocity, which deposits copper in the bore. Bronze bristles loosen that fouling so solvent can dissolve it. Nylon is an option for gentle maintenance, but bronze is what you reach for when accuracy starts to fall off.
Can I use this brush with a flexible cleaning cable?
Yes, provided the threading matches. Most .25 caliber bore brushes use 8-32 threads, which is the standard for rifle cleaning accessories. Flexible cleaning cables designed for rifles use the same threading. A cable is particularly useful for cleaning in the field or when you cannot access the bore from the breech end.