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Old 02-20-2006, 05:54 PM   #1
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Default Boresnake ??????????

Would like opinions on the Boresnake rifle cleaner. are they hard on the rifleing ( with the copper wire inside ) also are they good for removeing copper fouling from your barrel. Thanks
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Old 02-20-2006, 07:44 PM   #2
 
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Stevie I think they are the neatest thing since sliced bread or taterchips ina bag!

I have one for each caliber/gauge gun I own. When I remove a gun from the safe and put it in a case for a hunt/shoot I grab the appropriate boresnake from the top of the safe. I run it through the bore before and after each hunt/trip out. I don't put anything on the snake as well, I just like for it to clean the bore and remove any crap without putting anything in it that would need a rod and a patch to remove.

You can carry them in your backpack alot easier than a cleaning kit as well when going out for awhile!
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Old 02-20-2006, 08:07 PM   #3
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I also have a boresnake for every caliber and use them all the time at the range between loads. I also don"™t use anything on them when cleaning the barrels and find them very handy...
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Old 02-20-2006, 08:15 PM   #4
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I agree... I discovered the Bore Snake from a friend, and went out and got one for my shotgun, rifle and my handgun. They are the neatest thing I have ever seen! I just put a dab of bore cleaner on the bristles section of the bore snake, that's all. Theydo a fantastic job with one pull!

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Old 02-20-2006, 09:32 PM   #5
 
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Default RE: Boresnake ??????????

had one for the m4 in iraq..loved it. came back and bought one for my 30 cal and 22. super handy cleaning tool
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:19 PM   #6
 
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I use them all the time. I have them for rifle and shotgun. I just need to get the one for .17 caliber for my savage 17hmr. I now see why so many of the different armys of yesteryear used the pull through type cleaning devices.
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Old 02-21-2006, 07:14 AM   #7
 
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i cant live with out my snakes have one for every gun i shoot on a regular basis and some for guns i dont even shoot that often
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:54 AM   #8
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Default RE: Boresnake ??????????

I have to say ditto on all these comments. They are awesome for non-bolt action cleaning also since you cant get a rod through the back. I only use the snakes except for once a year I hit the gun with that foam cleaner and use a rod and brush to get out fouling of the guns I shoot the most.
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Old 02-21-2006, 08:49 PM   #9
 
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The bore snake's brush is softer than the steel in your barrel. Most of us use a phosphor bronze brush with no qualms. The snakes cut dowm on labor.
But you should also use a good copper solvent I am using Por-shot Copper solvent IV now and it seems to be good. Hoppes makes a good solvent too.
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Old 02-22-2006, 08:36 PM   #10
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i love mine on my ar-15. quick, easy and does a good job IMO. i usually run it 2-3 times.
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