I have already been told that I am an oddball, but I don't use a brush. Ever.

I have several guns that have had thousands of rounds fired through them. Copper, and lead bullets. They still shoot accurately. I never have or will use a brush. Just my thing.

Visit, (if you haven't already) http://www.varmintal.com/

he says basically the same thing. This man Al, knows what he is talking about.