Bore Snake

B9mmHP · September 13, 2000, 12:41 PM

I have seen adds for Bore Snake and others.

Do they clean as advertized? Are they worth the money? $13.

CITADELGRAD87 · September 13, 2000, 12:53 PM

I too was sceptical, but am totally converted. If you think about it, that fat floss part is like 300 patches to clean gunk, way more than I'll ever use, and I like cleaning.

I put some solvent on the brush part and soak the last 3" or so of the tail in break free.

I posted a thread on AR15.com asking for negative feedback, never got any. I bought some for everything I own.

Gopher .45 · September 13, 2000, 04:25 PM

I have three and think they are great. My primary uses are for a quick clean before leaving the range (to remove barrel gunk buildup)and as a final wipe after a thorough cleaning (to remove oil). The first snake stays in my range bag and the other stays on my work bench. One is obviously cleaner than the other, but they can be washed.

Will a bore snake replace standard cleaning. NO, but running one through 2 or 3 times before leaving the range will make thorough cleaning much easier.

PDshooter · September 13, 2000, 11:56 PM

You BET, I think they are GREAT!!!!I still use brush,and patches!& CLP .But for a range use, and quick go-over.You can't beat it!

dalpra · September 14, 2000, 12:39 AM

Boresnakes are great. Very handy for quick clean ups.

B9mmHP · September 14, 2000, 12:43 PM

Well sounds like I need to buy some.

Thanks.

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September 13, 2000, 12:41 PM	#1
B9mmHP Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 465	I have seen adds for Bore Snake and others. Do they clean as advertized? Are they worth the money? $13.

September 13, 2000, 12:53 PM	#2
CITADELGRAD87 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2000 Posts: 432	I too was sceptical, but am totally converted. If you think about it, that fat floss part is like 300 patches to clean gunk, way more than I'll ever use, and I like cleaning. I put some solvent on the brush part and soak the last 3" or so of the tail in break free. I posted a thread on AR15.com asking for negative feedback, never got any. I bought some for everything I own.

September 13, 2000, 04:25 PM	#3
Gopher .45 Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2000 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 384	I have three and think they are great. My primary uses are for a quick clean before leaving the range (to remove barrel gunk buildup)and as a final wipe after a thorough cleaning (to remove oil). The first snake stays in my range bag and the other stays on my work bench. One is obviously cleaner than the other, but they can be washed. Will a bore snake replace standard cleaning. NO, but running one through 2 or 3 times before leaving the range will make thorough cleaning much easier.

September 13, 2000, 11:56 PM	#4
PDshooter Senior Member Join Date: March 30, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 607	You BET, I think they are GREAT!!!!I still use brush,and patches!& CLP .But for a range use, and quick go-over.You can't beat it!

September 14, 2000, 12:39 AM	#5
dalpra Senior Member Join Date: March 4, 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 187	Boresnakes are great. Very handy for quick clean ups.

September 14, 2000, 12:43 PM	#6
B9mmHP Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 465	Well sounds like I need to buy some. Thanks. ------------------ "Defiance" And yet...it moves (Galileo Galilie) "Spay or Nuter your Socialist Pets"