Bore Snake

[blvedere]

Was just cleaning my 10/22 with a Bore Snake and was interested in some pros and cons of the Bore Snake. Thanks....

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[Member 286]

pros: fast and easy, good for a quick clean when you're in a hurry.

cons: not as deep of a clean as a rod and patch with a slop of hoppes.

 

[Dutchy556]

pros: fast and easy, good for a quick clean when you in a hurry.

cons: not as deep of a clean as a rod and patch with a slop of hoppes.

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I use mine at the range to get the majority of the crud out of my bore while its still warm. Not a substitute for proper cleaning but very handy, I have one for each caliber I own.

 

[Doc In UPlace]

How do you clean the snakes after awhile of use? Just toss 'em in the washing machine or ???:huh:

 

[Member 286]

yup, washing machine approved.

 

[Dutchy556]

How do you clean the snakes after awhile of use? Just toss 'em in the washing machine or ???:huh:

Some folks wash them by hand in the sink, I usually wrap their cords up and put in them in a mesh bag, then throw that in the wash with other gun rags and such.

My advice: be sure to run a few empty rinse cycles if you wash stuff like that at home..

I usually do this in a utility washer at my folks' barn as I don't like getting all the oil and crud in the machine I use for my clothes.

The sink method is probably best if you're at all concerned about lead and chemicals ending up on everything else you wash... little more time consuming but it works just fine.

 

[madcratebuilder]

I make my own bore snakes out of weed eater line. Just heat one end of the line and shape it in to a jag. Pull a clean patch every time.

 

[Joe Link]

Good idea!

 

[Doc In UPlace]

Good post -thank you!

Some folks wash them by hand in the sink, I usually wrap their cords up and put in them in a mesh bag, then throw that in the wash with other gun rags and such.

My advice: be sure to run a few empty rinse cycles if you wash stuff like that at home..

I usually do this in a utility washer at my folks' barn as I don't like getting all the oil and crud in the machine I use for my clothes.

The sink method is probably best if you're at all concerned about lead and chemicals ending up on everything else you wash... little more time consuming but it works just fine.