Will the Pro-Shot 16S brush fit standard Australian cleaning rods?

The Pro-Shot 16S features a standard American #5/16-27 shotgun thread. If you are using cleaning rods with metric or British threads such as Parker-Hale style, you will need a standard thread adapter to connect this brush properly.

Can I use this 16-gauge brush in my 12-gauge or 20-gauge shotguns?

No, you must strictly use this with 16-gauge barrels. Using it in 12-gauge or 10-gauge barrels results in insufficient wall contact for effective cleaning, while trying to force it into 20-gauge, 28-gauge, or .410 bores will cause severe jamming or bend the solid brass core.

Does this cleaning brush require any electrical certifications or RCM approval for use in Australia?

No, the Pro-Shot 16S is a completely unpowered, manual hand tool made with a solid brass core and phosphor bronze bristles. Therefore, electrical compliance requirements like 240V compatibility, SAA approvals, and RCM marks are not applicable.

How does the benchrest-style construction protect my 16-gauge shotgun barrel?

The Pro-Shot 16S utilizes a looped end design rather than sharp cut wire ends, which prevents accidental scratching or gouging of your chamber, bore, or muzzle crown during vigorous scrubbing strokes.

16 Gauge Bore Brush - Pro-Shot 16S

The Pro-Shot 16 Gauge Bronze Shotgun Bore Brush (Model 16S) is a dedicated barrel-cleaning tool manufactured in the USA for maintenance of 16-gauge shotguns. Designed with benchrest-style construction, it features an oversized, high-density fill of premium phosphor bronze bristles wound around a solid brass core with a looped end. The brass and bronze materials are softer than barrel steel, allowing aggressive scrubbing to break up plastic wad residue, lead fouling, and powder buildup in both smoothbore barrels and choke tubes without scratching the bore or damaging the muzzle crown. Fitted with standard #5/16-27 shotgun threads, it attaches directly to compatible American cleaning rods or to metric and British rods via standard thread adapters.

Key Features

Benchrest Looped-End Core: Constructed with a solid brass looped end rather than exposed cut wire ends, eliminating sharp points to prevent gouging or scratching the shotgun chamber, bore walls, and muzzle crown during cycling.
Phosphor Bronze Bristles: Tightly packed, high-density bronze bristles provide rigid scrubbing tension to break down stubborn plastic wad deposits, burnt powder, and lead without abrading barrel steel.
Oversized Profile: Sized specifically for the nominal 0.662-inch (16.8 mm) bore diameter of a 16-gauge shotgun to ensure uniform 360-degree wall contact along the entire length of the barrel.
Chemical Compatibility: Safe for use with traditional nitro solvents, carbon removers, and gun oils during routine workshop or field maintenance.

Specifications

Calibre / Bore Compatibility: 16 Gauge (nominal 0.662 in / 16.8 mm diameter)
Thread Fitting: #5/16-27 standard shotgun thread
Core Material: Solid brass with looped benchrest end
Bristle Material: Premium phosphor bronze
Length: Approximately 2.5 to 3 inches (63.5 to 76.2 mm)
Weight: Approximately 15 to 20 g
Operation: Manual / non-electric hand tool
Country of Manufacture: USA

Who is the Proshot 16 Ga Brass Bore Brush for?

16-Gauge Shotgun Hunters — Requires a dedicated 16-gauge (0.662 in / 16.8 mm) bore brush with standard #5/16-27 threads to effectively scour out heavy field grime, powder residue, and lead fouling from hunting barrels.
16-Gauge Clay Target Shooters — Needs an oversized phosphor bronze shotgun bore brush engineered precisely for 16-gauge bores to rapidly strip stubborn plastic wad buildup out of barrels and choke tubes between shooting sessions.

Less suitable for: Firearm barrels smaller than 16-gauge (such as 20-gauge, 28-gauge, or .410 bores) where oversized bristles cause jamming and core bending, or larger bores (such as 12-gauge or 10-gauge) where the 0.662-inch diameter lacks sufficient wall contact; select a gauge-matched bore brush specific to your firearm's bore diameter instead.

SKU	PS41234LP
Model #	16S
Brand	Pro-Shot
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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