too_pointer Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 Hello. After reading so many positive posts on the Bore Snake, I bought one for my .17hmr. My question is for those that use them. Do you use them dry, or put some type of cleaner on them ? I do understand that they don't do near the job of thorough cleaning with a rod and brushes ect. I usually only shoot 100-200 rounds when out to the range, so hoping that the bore snake would get me by for a few sessions. thanks for your opinions too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 i spray rem oil into the barrel and run the snake through twice, i really like the bore snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I only use them dry. I use my cleaning rods and guides for the heavy work and the bore snakes for in between just before I start shooting. I have tried to apply some sort of solvent but the tightness of the snake makes a mess when I use it. If you use the copper solvents with them it will eat the bristles on the brush. It would be nive if you could have solvent of some sort in the front followed by a brush, followed by solvent again then dry patch and then just oil. Like most of the combination things, they will do each thing ok. Not great but just ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I also use them dry. While out deer hunting I keep the bore snake in my pack. You never know when something happens that you will need to clear out the barrel! This way you know you can shoot safely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I use them dry also ... they are really nice when you just need to clean the barrels at the range or even when you are in a hurry ... but i still use the rod and a patch when i put the gun just to make sure that is clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_218 Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I normally use both rod & patch and bore snake, when cleaning my rifle barrels. The bore snake is great for cleaning between shots when target shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks guys for your opinions. I was thinking about the range thing also. I still have a few guns to site in, and the bore brush will allow me to clean my barrel in between different loads. I haven't tried it down the barrel yet, but have heard from different users, that it is a bear to pull through your barrel. That is why I was wondering about using some lube to help it get pulled through the barrel. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 I haven't tried it down the barrel yet, but have heard from different users, that it is a bear to pull through your barrel. That is why I was wondering about using some lube to help it get pulled through the barrel. too_ Through a shotgun its not so bad. But through a rifle! Yeah its tough! I always wrap the string around my boot and then pull it through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted May 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Thanks John for the tip ! Now you do take the bolt out and put the snake in from there, and pull it out of the muzzle right ? I don't want to take any chances of screwing this barrel up, shoots so sweet LOL. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 On my Browning A-Bolt, the bolt comes off so easy, I take it off to run it through. Then take the little weight and the string from the muzzle, wrap it around my boot and pull it through. Works great for a quick cleaning, but as others said too, better off to do it the right way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 i used them with a touch of solvent and then a bit of oil on the back, and thought i was doing a good job. but then one day i saw the copper build up near my muzzle and spent the next2 hours scrubbing every gun i had used a boresnake on. they are good for light cleaning but in my opinion you need to stick to patch brush and cleaning rod. i won't make that mistake again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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