Bore snake worth the $ ?

[Robert Wilson]

For me, there use depends upon whether the gun in question metal fouls or not. Those that do get cleaned the traditional way. Those that don't - both long guns and handguns - get cleaned with the Boresnake. As I have been finding fewer and fewer excuses to put up with guns that metal foul, I have been trading them off, and the Boresnakes are becoming more central to my cleaning routine.

 

[Jaybird78]

I own and use them.

I also use rod with brush/patches.

I saw an ad for their new "viper bore snake" that has THREE internal brushes. I wonder on the cost of this new snake and is it worth it?

 

[Mousegun]

They can get pretty dirt and should be washed regularly. I put mine in a jar filled with detergent and water and let them sit for a day or so. Then I shake the hell out of the jar and rinse the snakes completely.

 

[Kingofthehill]

I keep 200-300rds of ammo in my range bag in my truck. If i decide to take a quick trip to the range on my lunch break and fire off 150-200 or so rounds, i just wipe my gun off after and run the snake through.

i do this on my M&P 40c and do a real cleaning every 500-700rds.... so every 3-5 trips. But the bore snake does a great job if you use it what it is intended for.

its amazing for my .22's and shotguns!... I also find it very useful when i break in a new rifle and i run it through every round fired.

JOe

 

[Kingofthehill]

I saw an ad for their new "viper bore snake" that has THREE internal brushes. I wonder on the cost of this new snake and is it worth it?

Its $17 opposed to 14 for a regular bore snake at my local stores (academy, bass pro, dicks, and small mom and pop's).

When my current round of bore snakes wear out or if i just have the itch to buy something, Im gonna get the new Viper bore snakes.

JOe

 

[oldbear]

I might pack one in a range bag or field kit,but a serious cleaning would be done with other tools when I got home.

+1, bore snakes are great for a quick clean up when done at the range, but the real cleaning is done with brushes and patches.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

Yes they are worth buying. Good for quick cleaning,not too thorough, but quick ie range, field, etc. I use them alot for my shotguns and .22lr. Sometimes at the range for centerfires but those get a thorough cleaning at home each time.

 

[denfoote]

They work.
I had one until my cat got hold of it.