By the way, some of you mention not using any solvent or oil on the boresnake. I don't know about you, but I don't want any powder residue, moisture, or any 'gunk' other than a coat of oil residing in my rifling for the period of time my gun sits stashed away. I always run a clean patch soaked in Hoppes oil through after cleaning, be it with a boresnake or brush & solvent. Just my opinion --