i have 2 of these one for my .223 and one for my .243 rifle ,, i was wondering if any one else uses these and what are
your opinions on them
May well regret the post here....
I believe there is a damage issue - but strongly believe everyone has the right to treat their property as they see fit and have their opinion etc. So I just pose one query.
In terms of cleaning the barrel. Where does the 'dirt' go with a bore snake? With a spear tip jag and one direction use I can see the outcome and that the 'dirt' is on the patch I discard. Where is it with the bore snake?
I would never use one on my rifles for three reasons
1 they do damage the crown if they are not pulled though perfectly straight
2 they do collect grit which is then pulled though the bore
3 if one breaks off in the bore the barrel is a write off, they cannot be removed
I would never use one on my rifles for three reasons
1 they do damage the crown if they are not pulled though perfectly straight
2 they do collect grit which is then pulled though the bore
3 if one breaks off in the bore the barrel is a write off, they cannot be removed
!) Prove it.
2) Wash them.
3) Never seen one of the correct diameter break off yet.
I've been using these since well before they hit your side of the world; back when the inventor sold them on the road at gunshows. ~Muir
I shoot a .22lr and use a bore snake weekly. The crud comes out the end of the barrel like a fine dust. It only cost a tenner so after a few months I'll bin it and get another, I think washing it may rust it? dont want to drag that through.
I would like a rod set as well but tried some from the bay which bent on first use and couln't find any on the bisley site.
I was told one of the GB team uses a snake as well, so im not in bad company.
no damage to the crown yet.