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Posted: 7/23/2004 5:25:07 PM EDT
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I'm sure you guys have covered this but please humor me 'cause I'm new. What do you think of bore snakes? Thanks in advance |
They work pretty well if they are kept clean.When they get dirty just throw them in the washing machine.If they are dirty its like cleaning with a dirty patch and brush so keep them clean. I use one from time to time at the range but I prefer a good Dewey cleaning rod,brush and patch for a good cleaning at home. A chamber cleaning rod and brush is still a must have on the AR and the snake does not cover that area IMHO. Raymond |
| So, I would spray my CLP on a certain section of the bore snake and pull it through, chamber to muzzle? I'm assuming that certain sections of the bore snake do different jobs, such as a cleaning patch section then followed by a dry patch section of the snake. Is this correct? |
| Well, I've answered my own question(s). I bought a bore snake this weekend and used it on the BM 16" and my son's Mini-14. Works like a charm! I had one 'oh hell' moment when the bore snake seemed really tight in the bore. I thought I'd break the 'string' if I pulled harder, but it worked just fine. A lot easier than a rod kit for a quick cleaning. |
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The way the Bore Snake is braided I can't see it snapping or breaking in front of the brush section or anywhere for that matter. I have them is four different calibers and have used them for years without any problems. I guess it is possible for anythin to break but I am not going to let that stop me from using them. Works for me, MadDog 
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Do you guys think the boresnake is deficient in any area, other than chamber cleaning? Although I've got a Dewey, I'm considering using a boresnake to clean during break-in on my new bushy (would be easier than disassembling a bunch of times). Would this be a good idea or not?? Thanks, Mike |
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I use boresnakes for handguns because it's easy to scrub back and forth. I haven't used them for rifles. There may not be a good rationale behind it, but my gut tells me that it's better to stick with the coated rods and old fashioned patches method for those. For shotguns, they might be nice, but I think that the fleecy rods to a better job because my arms just aren't long enough to scrub back and forth. Don't ever be tempted to believe that it's a good idea to thread a long patch through the loop on the boresnake handle so that you can pull through a final lube or rust protectant. I got one stuck in the chamber that way, and it was very difficult to remove. I couldn't pull it through. Pushing is fruitless because the weave works like one of the carnival finger traps, and it becomes a gunsmith job. With the right boresnake, and by avoiding this, you won't have any problems. No, they don't thoroughly clean the chamber. Other disadvantages include the inability to switch between solvents and then eventually to a dedicated lube or oil. For this reason, I wouldn't ever use a boresnake as the only cleaning method. |
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I almost only ever use boresnakes now. Pushing rods down nice barrels has always made me cringe. For putting a coat of lube done the barrel I spray the tail end of the snake with Remoil. Works great. hippie.gif |
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