More opinions on Bore Snakes

[CoachChris]

In regards to the current discussion on accuracy of fouled vs. clean bores on Shawn's "Smallest 3 shot group" thread what opinoins does the group have on Bore Snakes and their role in a cleaning regiment/kit?

 

[MagMan]

what opinoins does the group have on Bore Snakes and their role in a cleaning regiment/kit?

I have some from years ago....they sit right next to my aluminum cleaning rods.

I have no gripes with them, just don't use them anymore.

 

[bigg_sexy1]

I use a bore snake for cleaning my 22s exclusively, and I put the 30 cal snake in my pack to clear pine needles, moisture etc out of the bore when I am "out in the bush". I prefer a cleaning rod for my centerfire rifles when I am at home.

 

[J E Custom]

Bore snakes are great for removing carbon after each shot when in the field
and when working up loads for group size.

They don't clean as well as a good rod and solvent cleaning.

I carry one with me in my pac for field use and they work well to sweep
the bore clear of powder residue,dust,moisture and any other foreign
objects that could increase barrel wear.

J E CUSTOM

 

[ddubas]

i use mine on .22's and have one for each of my encore barrels. I haven't found a bore guide that will fit my encore barrels and the bore snakes work great when out shooting pd's or cleaning at the range.

 

[Slopeshunter]

My gunsmith likes them because he gets work rebarreling rifles when guys put the snake in part way then move it back the other way and gets stuck.

 

[CoachChris]

My gunsmith likes them because he gets work rebarreling rifles when guys put the snake in part way then move it back the other way and gets stuck.

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[Slopeshunter]

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It seems if you pull the snake only partially through, then pull it back in the other direction that it will get stuck. Sometimes it can get stuck so tight that you cannot get it out (so I've been told), and then having to rebarrel.

 

[ebd10]

Nah! You don't have to rebarrel. It's just a class 'A' b--ch to get them out. In extreme cases, the barrel does have to be removed.

 

[J E Custom]

I have to ask !!!

Why would you stop half way and pull It backwards ?

You should NEVER stop a brush or patch half way through the
bore even with a good cleaning rod or you stand the chance of
damaging the bore or sticking the patch or brush.( Not good ).

The worst place to reverse the brush is in the crown.

Bore snakes are made to pull through the bore and not seesaw
back and forth through the bore.

They are the best way to clean a semi automatic rifle like the M1 ,m14
and any other semi automatic that would other wise be cleaned from
the muzzle.cleaning any rifle from the muzzel risk damaging the crown.

I can't amagine anyone getting one stuck unless they use the wrong
size.

J E CUSTOM

 

[Slopeshunter]

I have to ask !!!

Why would you stop half way and pull It backwards ?

You should NEVER stop a brush or patch half way through the
bore even with a good cleaning rod or you stand the chance of
damaging the bore or sticking the patch or brush.( Not good ).

The worst place to reverse the brush is in the crown.

Bore snakes are made to pull through the bore and not seesaw
back and forth through the bore.

They are the best way to clean a semi automatic rifle like the M1 ,m14
and any other semi automatic that would other wise be cleaned from
the muzzle.cleaning any rifle from the muzzel risk damaging the crown.

I can't amagine anyone getting one stuck unless they use the wrong
size.

J E CUSTOM

Personally I have no idea, I've never used one. I just like plain old one piece rods.

 

[royinidaho]

I pulled a bore snake through a 30" custom barrel ONCE.

It scraped so hard that I nearly had an anxiety attack. I was sure that the thing left scratches and screwed up the barrel. I guess it didn't.

I did not like not being able to not rub on the muzzle while using the thing.

Thus my experience is only ONE pass.