Bore snakes and .22s
- Thread starter Nibe
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The ejector and it spring are a real aggravation to get in place when reinstalling the bolt.
The locking piece can be assembled in different ways, but only one works.
The 9422 and 39A are simple in comparison.
I don't own a BL-22, and don't want one. But if I did, I would clean the bore using either an Otis or a rod. Insert from the muzzle, apply patch at the breech, pull through to the muzzle.
Then there is the issue of cleaning the action. I suppose that it could be flushed out with solvent, but a detailed cleaning requires disassembly. Just a pain to reassemble.
I had to work on enough customers' guns to help me decide that I didn't want one.
The locking piece can be assembled in different ways, but only one works.
The 9422 and 39A are simple in comparison.
I don't own a BL-22, and don't want one. But if I did, I would clean the bore using either an Otis or a rod. Insert from the muzzle, apply patch at the breech, pull through to the muzzle.
Then there is the issue of cleaning the action. I suppose that it could be flushed out with solvent, but a detailed cleaning requires disassembly. Just a pain to reassemble.
I had to work on enough customers' guns to help me decide that I didn't want one.
It's like the gun is so well constructed that it's overly complicated, at least to reassemble. Shame, because I like it especially the short lever throw. Oh well, guess I'll put it back in the box and resell when all guns are banned except rim fire rifles.
Below are alternatives to bore snakes for rifles in which cleaning rods can't be used from the breech. Like the patchworm, these have the advantage of never having to reuse a snake that's impregnated with fouling debris, including abrasive primer material, perhaps the worst of the fouling material.
Below are alternatives to bore snakes for rifles in which cleaning rods can't be used from the breech. Like the patchworm, these have the advantage of never having to reuse a snake that's impregnated with fouling debris, including abrasive primer material, perhaps the worst of the fouling material.
Yes, boresnakes get impregnated with all that fouling material and turn into sandpaper you are running through the bore.
With patchworm or the ones you show above, you can just wipe them clean between passes because they are just nylon plastic.
My only word of caution would be take it s-l-o-w-l-y when pulling one of these through the bore. Hold the cord firmly and make sure it is centred inside the bore at the muzzle so you are not riding across the edge of the muzzle crown. There could be wear from friction if you let it scrub against the rifling at the edge of the muzzle while you pull it. Just take your time with the rifle laying firmly on a bench so you can see how the cord is exiting the muzzle and control the whole process.
