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brentfoto · March 16, 2008, 01:33 PM

I don't think it ever was the intention of the makers of the BoreSnake that it would take the place of a decent or thorough cleaning.

I think BoreSnakes do serve a very useful purpose-I certainly do not clean my revolvers, autos or rifles as frequently and there appears to be no adverse effect. Saves a LOT of time.

Let's face it, most people don't shoot competition.

I've dry-fired my new 442 over 1000 times (with snap caps) and shot it about 250 times. I have not cleaned it yet.

Ran the .38 BoreSnake through the bore a few times; ran the .40 BS through the chambers once or twice. Put a little Rem Oil on the cylinder stop and ejector and where face of cylinder meets yoke. That is about it. Gun doesn't even look dirty-despite LSWC, mostly.

March 16, 2008, 01:33 PM	#55
brentfoto Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 362	I don't think it ever was the intention of the makers of the BoreSnake that it would take the place of a decent or thorough cleaning. I think BoreSnakes do serve a very useful purpose-I certainly do not clean my revolvers, autos or rifles as frequently and there appears to be no adverse effect. Saves a LOT of time. Let's face it, most people don't shoot competition. I've dry-fired my new 442 over 1000 times (with snap caps) and shot it about 250 times. I have not cleaned it yet. Ran the .38 BoreSnake through the bore a few times; ran the .40 BS through the chambers once or twice. Put a little Rem Oil on the cylinder stop and ejector and where face of cylinder meets yoke. That is about it. Gun doesn't even look dirty-despite LSWC, mostly.