For my target rifles, I use the 1-piece rod, bore guide, blah blah. But for my hunting/plinking rifles I use a bore snake with Hoppes and a final pass with oil or ballistol. Once every 6 months or so, I give them a good cleaning with rod and patches. How many of you use bore snakes for non-target toys?
How many of you use bore snakes
- Thread starter Papaclaude
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I own one for every calibre of rifle or shotgun I hunt with and always carry it in my hunting pack.
Doesn't replace real cleaning but in the field I always use it before and after to clean the bore.
Also good to have if you are worried some snow, moisture or dirt got in your bore.
Doesn't replace real cleaning but in the field I always use it before and after to clean the bore.
Also good to have if you are worried some snow, moisture or dirt got in your bore.
Never had that happen. I can see where it would be a huge problem. I did have a bronze brush break off in a smokepole. I think it's still in the cabinet.
- Location
- Blaster land, Okanagan BC
No but I have a 12g one and an Otis snake, I prefer a cleaning rod. I'd rather pack a 3 piece rod with me when in the bush for an emergency, I only clean my hunting rifles once the season closes so I just uses a reg rod and brush/patches at home.
I have used them for decades. Never had an issue. For one to get stuck, it would have to tear off from both sides. Possible but not likely if you provide a steady gentle pull. And yes I use them on quality rifles. One pull though and your done. Lubes and cleans simply. And no possibility to damage anything...just my two cents..
- Location
- Ford Nation
I use them, but because of how tight they pull through the barrel (one breaking off inside the barrel scares me) I use under size ones. For example I use a 7mm one for my 30 caliber rifles which still seems tight to me. They do a decent job real quick though.
x2 rj
- Location
- West Quebec
On occasion I use them but make sure they are cleaned..
