Bore Snakes
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scrun63
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I know i'm gona getsome stick, but i only ever pull through with a bore snake - never scrub the barrel and it comes up better than a shiny thing thats been buffed with brasso 
Though a word of warning. Make sure your get the bore specific snake for the calibre, i've heard people who have got the snake stuck in the bore and the only reason i can think is they're using the wrong size or cheap imitations and that can get expensive
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Scrun
Though a word of warning. Make sure your get the bore specific snake for the calibre, i've heard people who have got the snake stuck in the bore and the only reason i can think is they're using the wrong size or cheap imitations and that can get expensive
.Scrun
Offroad Gary
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i have one with the brush removed to shift the debris/powder residue - a bronze brush pulled through a fouled barrel will do nothing for accuracy.
timbrayford
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When shooting I carry one in my pocket as a useful back up to cleaning rods.atb Tim
scrun63
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I used to, but then I thought - why. If I get an obstruction then how do I get the snake down the bore and if I haven't got an obstruction why would I want anything down the bore, because if I clean it it changes the point of impact ? Any other ideas
Scrun
timbrayford
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A shooting friend demonstrated using a water reed to clear a mud blockage, the bore snake did the rest.atb Tim
scrun63
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Do I have to carry a water reed too
Do i need the special trousers to carry it in ?
to the resourcefulness tho - mmmmmm might have to start carrying it againScrun
timbrayford
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Well yes you could, if you can't find a suitable one in the wildDo I have to carry a water reed too
Scrun
scrun63
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Well yes you could, if you can't find a suitable one in the wild
Do i need to go on a DMQ/BASC id course ?
I've just used one today for the first time on my 30.06 a squirt of Hoppes barrel blaster down the barrel first then ran through the snake. Then a few drops of Youngs 303 down the bore from the breech end and followed it through with the snake after letting it stand for 5 minutes. Result a nice clean copper free bore easy on the rifling too far better than a rod.
scrun63
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Just be careful that you don't allow the snake to continually rub against the crown in the same place. I have heard anectotal stories of a groove being worn in it - though to be honest I find it hard to believe, but I take no chances - a recrown ain't cheap
Scrun
timbrayford
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Yes, I am sure that they would be willing to charge you for this. atb TimDo i need to go on a DMQ/BASC id course ?
Moray Outfitting
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Mark
You possibly tuned out after the 18th minute of my 'comments' about a certain brand of rifle on the course. Bore snakes were next on the list - but I got distracted by the guy that couldn't remember what rifle he had 
You possibly tuned out after the 18th minute of my 'comments'
about a certain brand of rifle on the course. Bore snakes were next on the list - but I got distracted by the guy that couldn't remember what rifle he had Steyer 6.5
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So the majority of us agree they are good. I use them on all my firearms. I have heard an urban legand that they can damage the barrel. Has anyone else heard this. It is supposed to leave scratches inside but I can't make any out in mine. Good tool especially in me 10/22 and semi auto 12.
Monkey Spanker
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It's all I ever use! I do give it a de-copper with Forest Bore Foam about every 100 rounds and then rod it with a patch on a spear-tip jag, but other than that it's the bore snake! I use Combined Technology Bullets which probably helps reduced copper build up. Make sure you get a decent boresnake though and not one of the cheap chinese copies!!!
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Brithunter
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I won't give them a bit of house room. Use a proper rod.
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