Bore Snakes

[robertc1024]

So, it's tight enough

Yep.

Straight to OOC.

 

[Vaquero]

I'd say no on that. I have several different diameters for different caliber sizes and the .22 cal one is a bear to get through a barrel.

This.
I think a .22 snake/ brush fits. 243 pretty well, honestly.

 

[45tex]

I like and use bore snakes a lot
After using them the snakes must be cleaned as well
if you toss them in the washer/dishwasher they will bore and snake themselves all over.
In the bra section of many stores they sell little bags to wash small girl stuff. They are great for washing bore snakes. Tip: Get a woman to go buy them for you or be sure not to mention bore snakes when asking for them. Also good for storage of bore snakes

 

[KJQ6945]

bored snakes.

 

[Texas45]

I use them on my handguns after range. They only last so long but otherwise do a decent job with cleaning the bore.

I deep clean um after 3/4 time out.

A gun that wont function dirty is one I dont need.

Some seem to think they have to be all gleaming.

So far in all my trying I have yet to wear one out.


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[KJQ6945]

Oh come on, bored snakes is funny!

 

[jrbfishn]

Especially if their hide is stretched on a board........

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[billtool]

I'm new to bore snakes

I do know they are good in the short term - quick clean at the range, hunting, etc

How about long term - the main form of cleaning

I normally use Ramrodz qtips or patches, but I can't put a lot in my BOB/Battle Bag, would a bore snake be a good substitute due to it's small size

Find the manufacturer that best suits you and use it right after you shoot. It'll keep that bore clean for your lifetime. Now solvent is a different story....

 

[JDD]

I use a combo of snakes and rods for cleaning. I would be comfortable with the snake alone, but I already had the rod kit.

 

[Nietzsche]

Definitely handy in the field but for regular cleaning i would avoid. They can easily pick up grit and sand. If you're careless in the way you pull the snake through it can eventually lead to uneven wear on your barrel at the muzzle leading to diminished accuracy.

 

[Axxe55]

Snakes get bored too!

 

[Charlie]

Snakes get bored too!

And they like only certain types of music!

 

[BeatTheTunaUp]

I have 7 or 8 of then in different calibers. I don't know what yall are shooting, but every one of my barrels are bright and shiny. Spray barrel with a cleaner, drag snake through a couple if times and done. Older non chrome or melonite, ill spray some rem oil on a snake and drag it through. Sub Moa groups on all but the battle rifles. Must not hurt them too much.

 

[ktaylor966]

I'm new to bore snakes

I do know they are good in the short term - quick clean at the range, hunting, etc

How about long term - the main form of cleaning

I normally use Ramrodz qtips or patches, but I can't put a lot in my BOB/Battle Bag, would a bore snake be a good substitute due to it's small size

I use bore snakes EXCLUSIVELY for cleaning my notes. I have one for every caliber firearm I own, including shotguns. My method is simply spraying the bore with Rem Oil or One Shot and then running the bore snake thru twice. I’m sure others will read this and have a different method but this is mine as it’s quick, simple and is pretty thorough.

 

[cygunner]

I remember my first bore snake. It was in late spring and we were combining oats. It came rolling by with its tail in its mouth. Oh wait.......................wrong snake.