Boresnake vs Rods
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Bore Snakes are great for a quick superficial field cleaning - but when the gun is gotten home it should be properly cleaned with a rod, bronze brush, cotton patches and solvent.
If you THINK a gun is really clean after using a Bore Snake, just see for yourself what comes out after a conventional cleaning (after the Bore Snake is used). Bore Snakes have their purpose but it should not be confused with a final cleaning before storing the gun - just my opinion of course.............
If you THINK a gun is really clean after using a Bore Snake, just see for yourself what comes out after a conventional cleaning (after the Bore Snake is used). Bore Snakes have their purpose but it should not be confused with a final cleaning before storing the gun - just my opinion of course.............
kozmic
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We use a bore snake on our shotguns at the range if we run more than like 50 rounds thru one. I just bought one for my .35 Rem Marlin. I'm sure I'll use it at some point. If it wasn't 50% off I wouldn't have thrown it in my cart.
Never tried to use one on any of my handguns. I'm a beast of habit and have always used a rod on them. I use care and have not issues.
Never tried to use one on any of my handguns. I'm a beast of habit and have always used a rod on them. I use care and have not issues.
How do you wash a boresnake? Thanks!
Put them in a lingerie bag and throw them in the washer.
Works for me, anyway.
May want to do that while the wife is out of the house, though - just in case she doesn't approve.
photobiker
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Beemer, I only have 2 and when they need cleaning I put them in a bucket with a little dish washing soap and hot water and jump in by hand.
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