Author Topic: Bore Snake opinions??? (Read 670 times)

llbts1 · « **on:** November 30, 2004, 05:12:08 AM »

What is the opinion of the Bore Snake for rifles? I have a new 243 in SSteel that I would like to use it on. I don't want to mess the rifle up as it shoots great. Do these hurt rifles or are they okay to use? Thanks, Larry

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2004, 05:24:03 AM »

Boresnakes seem to be a very handy invention especially at the range. Only reservation I've got is you have to wash them to keep them from causing contamination and possible damage. If I were you, I would look into an Otis pull-through cable system that uses patches/brushes instead of just all-in-one.

Jim

gunnut69 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2004, 06:54:44 AM »

after the first pass through the bore the bore snake is dirty. Thus is reintroducing fouling into your bore. A patch is discarded and a clean one used each push thru the bore. What you need for normal cleaning is a good stainless (or perhaps carbon fiber) rod with a easy to turn handle and a bore guide. I've not made up my mind about the Carbon Fiber rods just yet but they certainly look good..

Tc300mag1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2004, 08:45:07 AM »

Handy on semi auto hand guns espically at the range and handy for rifles when your up north and dont have full kit with ya .. love carbon fiber cleaning rods

longwinters · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2004, 12:00:25 PM »

We have been using them for several years. Remember there is so much surface area with a bore snake, compared to a patch, that several passes mean very little. Then to wash them you just put one in a sock, tie the end of the sock in a knot, and wash it. They come out great. I have sold several rifles that have seen nothing but bore snakes for cleaning and each has been checked by the gunsmith. No complaints yet.

Long.

Will52100 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 01, 2004, 07:40:38 PM »

I shoot mostly black powder, and for them a bore snake is a god-send! I do admit that for my 45-70 Hi Wall it's got it's own bore snake kept in a zip lock bag. Everything else gets a field cleaning with the bore snake to knock the fouling out and when I get home gets the Ballistol-cloth patch treatment.

The only thing I don't like about bore snakes is that I didn't think of it first, it's simple and realy works.

jgalar · « **Reply #6 on:** December 02, 2004, 01:45:59 AM »

I really like the bore snakes. When I put a gun up in the safe I goop the bore and chamber up with oil. I put denatured alcohol on the snake and run it through the the bore before shooting and it removes all the oil. I let the snake air dry and when done shooting put solvent on it and run it through the bore. It cleans very well. When done put it in the washing machine.