Couple of Bore Snake questions
Hey guy's quick question, I just picked up a few bore snakes for my rifles/pistols, I've wanted to buy a few of them for ages, so I finally decided to get them. So I'm wondering since you can wash them and what not, can you put some solvent on them for cleaning the rifles/pistols? Or are they meant to be used dry? A couple of people have said yes/no so I just thought I would ask on here to get a definitive answer. As always I appreciate any input you guys can throw my way!
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I put solvent and oil on mine all the time. As long as you keep in mind that they are only a field expedient to be used at the range, or someplace a conventional cleaning rod with bore brushes and patches aren't available.
EDIT #1, Store them in a large plastic food bag with a zipper, to keep them clean. Specially out in the field or at the range. Washing them after every use is kind of exstream, IMHO.0 -
Yes, you can put cleaning solvents on them, just realize that this can make storage a bit messy, especially if you use more than a few drops.
Also, you have to be a bit more careful with these than a traditional rod because if you drop one dirt and grit can stick to the fibers and then you may be dragging potentially abrasive stuff through your barrel.
That, I think, is the biggest reason a real rod with patches is better.0 -
Cool thanks for the input guys! Anytime I use solvent/oil on them I'll wash them really well in near boiling water with a little concerated dawn soap or one of the many kinds out there, so that should help getting them really clean. Thanks again! 0 -
Prehistoric 1930s as a kid our carry cleaner was a heavy string with one end weighted so it would drop thru the the bore and a loop on the other end to take a patch. It still works - a lifetime later. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
I put solvent and oil on mine all the time. As long as you keep in mind that they are only a field expedient to be used at the range, or someplace a conventional cleaning rod with bore brushes and patches aren't available.
EDIT #1, Store them in a large plastic food bag with a zipper, to keep them clean. Specially out in the field or at the range. Washing them after every use is kind of extreme, IMHO.
Agree with the above, they are a great clean the bore quick item but I wouldnt worry about washing them each time. Maybe every dozen uses.
On the ones I use, I put a little solvent on the lead end and some oil near the tail end.0 -
I store bore snakes in ziplock bags after use. I drop an empty shell case in the bag to keep track of what caliber is in which bag. 0 -
I've started making my own custom Barrel-Cobras out of old socks and plastic brushes with a tight single twist of baling wire around the brush.
I use hi-test fishing line to keep it all together, and toss them after like, 2 uses.0 -
Thanks guys! I really appreciate all the input! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by rhmc24
Prehistoric 1930s as a kid our carry cleaner was a heavy string with one end weighted so it would drop thru the the bore and a loop on the other end to take a patch. It still works - a lifetime later.
Weedeater plastic string can be used as a emergency coiled carry cleaning string also. It's stiff enough to thread through then pull thru the bore and won't abuse the bore. You can crimp a cleaning patch holder onto the end. I carry one in a sealed zip lock bag in a backpack with a patch already attached and couple spare patchs with other emergency stuff in case need to quickly clear a rifle barrel of possible snow or otherwise.0
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