boresnake ripped apart while cleaning
- Thread starter thechineseguy
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Brutus
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Then do the same thing I did and get a 20 caliber jag and a Tipton cleaning rod, just for cleaning my rimfire rifles.
Problem solved.
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I bought one years ago, used it once and never looked at it Again. It is a pain and just from a design point of view doesn't make sense unless you clean it after every pass through which would be a huge pain in the ass.
Buy a good cleaning rod and chuck the bore snake out.
Buy a good cleaning rod and chuck the bore snake out.
willywonka519
CGN Regular
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- Alliston, ON
Used the non-viper boresnake on issued c7s and civvy ar15s, I always had a cleaner rifle in much less time compared to others not using the boresnake. I have seen the viper versions get stuck and break in the barrels a few times, luckily there was an end left to grab with a gerber.
I bought the Viper and now it lives in the back of my gun cabinet (too flimsy).The regular bore snake (original) model is very useful for light clean-ups and I like them.
Give the snake, between the leader and the brush, a couple twists...this keeps the diameter a little smaller for the pass. If you've already got one stuck...you should still be able to twist to release. Just don't get too crazy with it, and don't twist against the rotation of your rifling!
Weird, I've been using one with great results for ten years now. They're great on chrome bore ARs. They definitely can't replace the issue segmented rod - you still need that to use the chamber cleaning brush and for clearing obstructions or stuck cases.
But if your choices are running a boresnake or a segmented steel rod down the bore, the boresnake is the better option. Pulled correctly (straight) the cord won't contact the bore, causing no wear.
I was always very happy using one on my C7. Still have the original one, it's holding up great after 10 years. I use them almost dry, with just a bit of CLP ahead of the brush section.
But if your choices are running a boresnake or a segmented steel rod down the bore, the boresnake is the better option. Pulled correctly (straight) the cord won't contact the bore, causing no wear.
I was always very happy using one on my C7. Still have the original one, it's holding up great after 10 years. I use them almost dry, with just a bit of CLP ahead of the brush section.
I've had no trouble with my 17cal one(or 22 one). I always use it at the range after shooting. One or two passes till I get home. The 17 fouls up so bad it's hard to get the weight down the barrel the first try. I always wondered what would happen if it broke in the barrel. How would you get it out?
IIRC, on a 20" bbl, the tail of the thick section will still be sticking out of the chamber when the start of it clears the muzzle. So there's always something to grab onto.
If not, a patch worm on a rod and pulling it out oughta do it...
use a push rod to get it out. Don't use wood. It's a pain to get things unstuck from a barrel but oil tends to help. Just dump it down the barrel let it soak in then try pulling it out. With the bore snake it has a brass brush inside so when you pull backwards it's harder due to the brush digging in. It's the brush that is stuck. You can use air and try and blast it out sometimes that works if you have an air compressor.
