Bore snake Vs cleaning rod

[takbok]

I've used all sorts of cleaning products, but I am now a total convert to C2R. No more scrubbing, just a little waiting, and a really thorough result.

C2R is fantastic.

I don't have a need for a boresnake other than occasionally for the shotgun.

 

[Jezza308]

Bore snake for quick clean but a rod for full cleaning and copper treatment/removal from lands/grooves etc.

 

[Monkey Spanker]

I always use a dry boresnake after firing and de-copper a couple of times a year. I don't see how it could be a problem if it snapped as each half is longer than the barrel so there would always be another end to pull on if it snapped at the join. It would never snap elsewhere unless very worn. I've never seen a genuine one snap anyway and suspect most problems are caused by using the wrong calibre snake!?
I'm still using one which I bought 10 years ago and it gets a lot of use.
MS

 

[paul a]

Isn't a bore snake a sophisticated pull through? the army seemed to have little trouble with them I have an unused one in the back of my No:4.
I have had copper brushes unscrew from the rod and sticking in the barrel.

 

[Koenig]

I’ve seen a boresnake snap in an SA80A2 barrel. Even the REME lads couldn’t get what was left of it out.

 

[Foxyboy43]

Hmm. Heaven fore fend but if one does snap just make sure you drive it out from the breech - anyone who has used a cleaning rod will know that once the bronze brush engages the rifling it cannot be pulled back!!

 

[User00040]

Boresnakes make a lot more sense in rifles or shotguns where you can take the barrel off easily, as it facilitates pulling through (upwards) in a straight line.

 

[Tim.243]

Boresnakes make a lot more sense in rifles or shotguns where you can take the barrel off easily, as it facilitates pulling through (upwards) in a straight line.

Rubbish, what are the proven results?

 

[gixer1]

A bore boss is a good in between option -

 

[Marchman]

Can someone enlighten me what C2R is?

 

[Alantoo]

Boresnakes make a lot more sense in rifles or shotguns where you can take the barrel off easily, as it facilitates pulling through (upwards) in a straight line.

I always have the barrel vertical so the bore snake hangs in a straight line below it so no snagging or friction...and I can manage that with the barrel on the rifle and still not let the snake touch the ground...but probably would be easier done with the barrel off.

The only gun that I have that doesn't allow a straight-line entry is the .410 Mossberg but that one is still almost vertical, I adjust it to make the entry angle as friction free as possible. Which reminds me I had a call out yesterday and put it away without cleaning...

Alan

 

[Alantoo]

Can someone enlighten me what C2R is?

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Alan

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[Tazz]

One I've been reading about this evening and wanted to see if more people had an opinion on this.

Firsty, I've only ever used a bore snake on every rifle I've had, never had any issues and the barrel always looks perfectly clean after a couple of pulls through - I normally apply a few drops of cleaning oil to the first part of the bore snake so as it gets pulled through it gets oiled but then any excess is removed by the rest of it after the brush. Also I have washed them a couple of times, although a bore snake has quite a large surface area compared to a cleaning rag so surely it could be used a fair amount before it became inefficient? Most threads I've read seem to say a bore snake should only be used when you haven't got access to a proper cleaning rod but what difference is there?

Cheers,
Jim

I upgraded to the Hoppes Viper boresnake more expensive but vey well made and it has double the length area of brass brushes. Like you i soak the front end of the snake in Hoppes bore cleaner

 

[Alantoo]

I upgraded to the Hoppes Viper boresnake more expensive but vey well made and it has double the length area of brass brushes. Like you i soak the front end of the snake in Hoppes bore cleaner

On the .308 I pull the original Hoppes Boresnake through a couple of times to clean and dry any condensation in the bore after it has acclimatised when I come in.

Then I use a Viper version which is heavily loaded with CLP as a final pull through before storing.

Before I shoot I pull the dry snake through to remove any residual oil and anything that was loosened by it.

Alan

 

[Tazz]

On the .308 I pull the original Hoppes Boresnake through a couple of times to clean and dry any condensation in the bore after it has acclimatised when I come in.

Then I use a Viper version which is heavily loaded with CLP as a final pull through before storing.

Before I shoot I pull the dry snake through to remove any residual oil and anything that was loosened by it.

Alan

Sounds like an improvement on my standard method which I may adopt as I have two snakes including a Viper for my centre fires

 

[Woodsmoke]

Used a boresnake for years with no issues on .22, .223, .270, to .308 and 12 bore. The thinner cord is so well-stitched to the mop that I reckon you could tow a small car with it. Never given the thought of it snapping the faintest consideration

 

[NP435]

I use a Bore Snake on the Ruger Ranch rifle, and if needed I will use a rod very carefully from the muzzle. I have one in 12bore for use in the field( haven't done it yet).

 

[Muir]

I have used Bore Snakes since the inventor would go around to gunshows to sell them to shooters. (Early 80's?) I bought my first 22LR one from him. Still have it. I have the Bore Boss as well. Like them both.~Muir

 

[bluesako]

you do know that satan invented the bore snake bs

 

[Marcher]

You do know that the Copper cleaner will attack the "Brass Brushes" on a bore snake. You can throw away the fouled Patches on a cleaning rod, but would have to wash a bore snake each time you used it ?