how do i use a bore snake?

fishnfool1991 · 04-15-2008, 08:58 PM

just bought a bore snake for my stainless .30-06 and 17 hmr how do i use it lol?

kygunsmith · 04-15-2008, 09:02 PM

Keep it clean and discard soon as the bbl will suffer as it picks up abrasive grit. I use one piece st-less rods and am careful!

fishnfool1991 · 04-15-2008, 09:09 PM

well should i take it back?

Mooseman684 · 04-15-2008, 09:20 PM

No...The bore snake is the best invention going for bores and no damage to crowns and rifling... Put solvent in front of the brush section, put oill about 6 inches behind the brush...insert in breech and pull out the muzzle ! Cleaned and oiled and patched equivelent to 161 patches...The bore will be shiny and CLEAN !!! If the boresnake gets dirty, put it inside of an old sock and toss it in the washing machine...Dry...Good as new !!!
Rich

Ron AKA · 04-15-2008, 09:31 PM

I think they are great. I would not take it back. Of course you can't use the same one for both guns though!

Ron

Bravo · 04-15-2008, 09:55 PM

I love the bore snake. It really is the best way to clear a bore.

Spray solvent, insert at breach, pull out muzzle, done.

madcratebuilder · 04-16-2008, 06:28 AM

I feed mine a rat once a week.

squirrelbaster · 04-16-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madcratebuilder

I feed mine a rat once a week.

LOL!

andrew cochran · 04-16-2008, 12:19 PM

They sure are nice! Use a good solvent befor the brush and and pull it a few times. Then wash it and put some Rem oil on it and pull it thorugh a couple of times. They dry in about an hour, just airdrying.

Sins-of-Mosin · 04-16-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron AKA

I think they are great. I would not take it back. Of course you can't use the same one for both guns though!

Ron

Explain? What if the rifles are the same caliber?

jashoffa · 04-16-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnfool1991

just bought a bore snake for my stainless .30-06 and 17 hmr how do i use it lol?

they are not he same....a .30-06 and a .17hmr! If they were the same they would work....or say your .22lr and a .223 use the same bore snake.

GlockMeister · 04-16-2008, 08:15 PM

fishnfool, there is a brass weight on one end. There is a brass brush incorparated into the bore snake. Spray some good CLP a few inches before and after that brush and put the weighted end in from the breech end, let the weight carry it down the barrel and once out, grab the pull string firmly, I rap it around my hand, and pull. Make another pass, spray a little more CLP on it if needed and do it again and you're done. Moosemans way of solvent before the brush and oil after will also work. However, A CLP does all, cleans,lubes and protects. I've used this method for a few years now. Not a problem. Of course, I also take them out and inspect once or twice a month. If you will not be using or be able to inspect or be using for long periods, there are products specifically for long term storage...

Next, wash it with either dish or laundry soap and thoroughly rinse it with COLD water. Then bunch it up in about 4 maybe 5 paper towels and squeeze as much water out of it as possible. Then hang it to dry for 24 hours and it's good to go the next time you need it.

ALSO, BEFORE EACH USE, INSPECT THE ENTIRE BORESNAKE. CHECK THE STITCHING WHERE THE PULL STRING/ROPE IS ATTACHED TO THE BORE SNAKE. MAKE SURE THEY ARE SOLID. CHECK THE BORE SNAKE FOR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, NOT THAT THERE WILL BE ANY, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT. THAT'S IT...

P.S, All boresnakes are caliber specific. Although, some will work in other calibers and the package will say this. As Billy pointed out to me, as I never noticed it, that brass weight I mentioned, has the caliber stamped on it. It's small but it is there.lol Why I never saw it.

fishnfool1991 · 04-16-2008, 09:59 PM

thanks guys and yeah i bought one for each caliber
garrett

andrew cochran · 04-17-2008, 10:46 AM

You should be set then!

338RemUltraMag · 04-17-2008, 11:21 AM

i thought they were a market hype but are they really that good/simple?!?!? sounded too good to be true and most of the time if it sounds too good it normally is. but if they are that easy/good/simple I will have to own one

andrew cochran · 04-17-2008, 12:20 PM

They sure are simple and No they ain't just a market hype. I started out with a shotgun one and now have one for ever caliber. But I ocasionly use a rod.

338RemUltraMag · 04-17-2008, 12:53 PM

nice what is the cost of one of these whonder cleaners?

andrew cochran · 04-17-2008, 12:55 PM

I paid 12 bucks for the rifle ones. And 15 for the shotgun ones.
I bought them at Walmart.

338RemUltraMag · 04-17-2008, 01:01 PM

not a bad price i could live with that... do they come in EVERY caliber???

ezearln · 04-17-2008, 02:26 PM

Handle them very carefully as they have been prone to bite their owners if they don't get their weekly rat feeding!

04-15-2008, 08:58 PM	#1
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	how do i use a bore snake? just bought a bore snake for my stainless .30-06 and 17 hmr how do i use it lol?

04-15-2008, 09:20 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,653 Images: 2	No...The bore snake is the best invention going for bores and no damage to crowns and rifling... Put solvent in front of the brush section, put oill about 6 inches behind the brush...insert in breech and pull out the muzzle ! Cleaned and oiled and patched equivelent to 161 patches...The bore will be shiny and CLEAN !!! If the boresnake gets dirty, put it inside of an old sock and toss it in the washing machine...Dry...Good as new !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

04-16-2008, 06:28 AM	#7
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 563	I feed mine a rat once a week. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

04-16-2008, 12:19 PM	#9
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,141	They sure are nice! Use a good solvent befor the brush and and pull it a few times. Then wash it and put some Rem oil on it and pull it thorugh a couple of times. They dry in about an hour, just airdrying. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#12
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,408	fishnfool, there is a brass weight on one end. There is a brass brush incorparated into the bore snake. Spray some good CLP a few inches before and after that brush and put the weighted end in from the breech end, let the weight carry it down the barrel and once out, grab the pull string firmly, I rap it around my hand, and pull. Make another pass, spray a little more CLP on it if needed and do it again and you're done. Moosemans way of solvent before the brush and oil after will also work. However, A CLP does all, cleans,lubes and protects. I've used this method for a few years now. Not a problem. Of course, I also take them out and inspect once or twice a month. If you will not be using or be able to inspect or be using for long periods, there are products specifically for long term storage... Next, wash it with either dish or laundry soap and thoroughly rinse it with COLD water. Then bunch it up in about 4 maybe 5 paper towels and squeeze as much water out of it as possible. Then hang it to dry for 24 hours and it's good to go the next time you need it. ALSO, BEFORE EACH USE, INSPECT THE ENTIRE BORESNAKE. CHECK THE STITCHING WHERE THE PULL STRING/ROPE IS ATTACHED TO THE BORE SNAKE. MAKE SURE THEY ARE SOLID. CHECK THE BORE SNAKE FOR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS, NOT THAT THERE WILL BE ANY, BUT IT DOESN'T HURT. THAT'S IT... P.S, All boresnakes are caliber specific. Although, some will work in other calibers and the package will say this. As Billy pointed out to me, as I never noticed it, that brass weight I mentioned, has the caliber stamped on it. It's small but it is there.lol Why I never saw it. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6! Last edited by GlockMeister; 04-16-2008 at 08:21 PM.

04-15-2008, 09:02 PM	#2
kygunsmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 144	Keep it clean and discard soon as the bbl will suffer as it picks up abrasive grit. I use one piece st-less rods and am careful!

04-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	well should i take it back?

04-15-2008, 09:31 PM	#5
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704	I think they are great. I would not take it back. Of course you can't use the same one for both guns though! Ron

04-15-2008, 09:55 PM	#6
Bravo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,882	I love the bore snake. It really is the best way to clear a bore. Spray solvent, insert at breach, pull out muzzle, done.

04-16-2008, 09:59 PM	#13
fishnfool1991 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: biscoe, nc Posts: 147	thanks guys and yeah i bought one for each caliber garrett

04-17-2008, 10:46 AM	#14
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,141	You should be set then! __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-17-2008, 11:21 AM	#15
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	i thought they were a market hype but are they really that good/simple?!?!? sounded too good to be true and most of the time if it sounds too good it normally is. but if they are that easy/good/simple I will have to own one

04-17-2008, 12:20 PM	#16
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,141	They sure are simple and No they ain't just a market hype. I started out with a shotgun one and now have one for ever caliber. But I ocasionly use a rod. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-17-2008, 12:53 PM	#17
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	nice what is the cost of one of these whonder cleaners?

04-17-2008, 12:55 PM	#18
andrew cochran Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Little town in ARKANSAW! Posts: 2,141	I paid 12 bucks for the rifle ones. And 15 for the shotgun ones. I bought them at Walmart. __________________ If you don't have anything good to say... Don't say it!

04-17-2008, 01:01 PM	#19
338RemUltraMag Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cumberland, MD USA Posts: 199	not a bad price i could live with that... do they come in EVERY caliber???

04-17-2008, 02:26 PM	#20
ezearln Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 3,175	Handle them very carefully as they have been prone to bite their owners if they don't get their weekly rat feeding! __________________ "You can have my Freedom when I'm done with it!"