Using a 'boresnake' to clean a Winchester 94? Other suggestions

Thanks Calum: the disassembly link is what I was looking for... and downright frightening!

And thanks for mentioning the Lee Enfield pull cord. Didn't use that terminology but I mentioned it in my first post; that's actually what made me think that maybe there was some merit to the Boresnake idea.
 
Your most welcome. :)

A few years back someone posted that link here and I found it very helpful when I had to take my 94 apart...especially the part about the little hole to push the bolt pin out so I could remove the bolt. :redface:

Also the key with any of these cord cleaning systems is to keep them clean and always pulls straight.
 
nntw said:
Thanks Calum: the disassembly link is what I was looking for... and downright frightening!

And thanks for mentioning the Lee Enfield pull cord. Didn't use that terminology but I mentioned it in my first post; that's actually what made me think that maybe there was some merit to the Boresnake idea.
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That was a good link to show disassembly.

nntw, it's not as bad as it looks and after the first time it's no big deal. Obviously you don't have to do a complete disassembly either.

As mentioned above, cleaning from the muzzle without damage is doable but I find it to be a real PITA. I suppose many would find taking the 94 apart enough to clean from the breech a bigger PITA but not me. I guess I just like taking stuff apart...it's a disease:D
 
H4831 said:
Had I described all of my procedures, I would have stated that I always used to take a pull through and a bit of oil/solvent with me on trips, to clean the rifle after a hard, wet day.
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Well, after all my ranting I must admit that I do the same thing although I've not yet needed to use it.

If the bore got wet or dirty on a trip I wouldn't hesitate though.
 
The Otis cleaning system uses a vinyl covered cable as a pull through. you pass it down the bore from the muzzle, it curls neatly out the breach, you install the patch, and pull.
Not only does it work well on Winchester 94's Marlins and other lever guns, it's perfect for handguns, and other semi auto firearms. It's small and light, and available in a belt pouch.
http://www.otisgun.com/ contact a CGN sponsor for info.

My personal kit, (or close to it) as pictured on the above site the cable is rolled behind the patches in the lid of the pouch.
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As for "Cord Bore". Always pull straight inline with the bore, never on an angle with any pull through type bore cleaning system.

Yes, it seems impossible that something as soft as cord, vinyl or plastic could cut a steel edge, but it can and will. It will cut even faster if the cord is dirty.
 
took back the boresnake today.

...so what sponsors sell the otis kit? anyone know off the top of their heads?
 
This thread was useful for me too...I was thinking of getting a boresnake. I never believed that you could damage the barrel of a gun as easy as you really can. The reason I was going to get a boresnake was because I was cleaning my new gun with an aluminum cleaning rod, with a brush on it...I pushed it all the way through the barrel and when I went to pull it back in it got stuck, so I wiggled it a bit and pulled it back through. After I was done I found out what was stuck... the aluminum thing that the brush is crimped onto was caught on the end of the barrel...and sure enough, it left a mark that you can feel when you run your finger over it. The only thing that saved me from damaging the rifling was that there is a 45 degree shoulder tapering into the rifling. I never figured it would hurt anything because the barrel is harder than aluminum...I guess I was wrong.
 
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