Is fishing line and a rag okay for a boresnake?

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Probably won't damage the bore, but it might be a little tough on the fingers if the patch material is a snug fit. I've tried pulling on nylon fishing line and found it was a good way to inflict a cut, sort of like a paper cut but deeper.
 
It should work okay but not quite as well as a bore snake. I have used a length of cotton cord and an oily rag for many years for a quick cleaning job on my doubles with no problems at all. I have also used similar for a couple lever guns and bolts that I have owned.
 
Bore snakes also have a wire bore brush built in. Just shell out the $17-18 for it and you'll be glad you did.
 
I've been using a string and wet patch to "clean" bores in the field for over 50 years. I still prefer it to a BoreSnake, each of my patches is clean.

DON'T drag a string out of the muzzle at an angle so it wears a groove in it.
 
Used racquet strings are better than fishline, because they are slightly larger and don't cut your finger. Also free if youknow a re-stringer.

We use this method on 22s and airguns for our junior club with great results.
 
I have stopped using a bore snake, after it's dirty, it's not going through my gun. I use a cleaning system that utilizes a cable that you attach a patch on, pull it through, install a brush, pull through, back to the patch. It takes longer, but I don't mind.
 
I believe the Army used to issue what they called a "Hatcord" cleaning kit for the Springfield Rifle.

OK until they get stuck.

Which they used to do.

Hatcher has a section on dislodging them in his chapter on experiments with bore obstructions.

I love Boresnakes. I clean them regularly, if you remember from my pic of "Laundry Day At 230RN's House."

http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=82746&d=1218174478

I take one along, with a flashlight and a gun case, when I'm out looking to purchase a firearm.
 
Bought em, got tired of em, threw em in the back room where they got all balled up, stepped on em in the dark, just figured out why I dug a small piece of copper wire out of my toe the other day.
 
Nice little kit, Critgit. I used to be on the BoreSnake bandwagon, but I got rid of them all and use clean patches only. Weed whacker line works well; melt one end into a blob and put a point on the other end. :)
 
Nice little kit, Critgit. I used to be on the BoreSnake bandwagon, but I got rid of them all and use clean patches only. Weed whacker line works well; melt one end into a blob and put a point on the other end.
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Thanks Gator! Been using the Weedwacker approach for about 12 yrs! I keep one in the range box and almost always have one in my pocket! The one in the pocket generally finds a new home before the end of the day.:)

CRITGIT
 
Boy, this question was a blast from the past. When I was a kid, and that was a long time ago, a rag on a string was all we used to clean shotguns. Now I would advise investing in more sophisticated cleaning equipment.
 
I like the bore snake, especially for shotguns. It is not all I use, but it is the final step. I shoot mostly black powder in my shotguns.
 
Simple, easy and extremly effective!
A roll your own production!



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thats a heck of an idea critgit. imagine it work pretty good on small caliber. say .22lr i gotta make one of those
 
I incorrectly cleaned my bore snakes, and ruined them, and had a hard time remembering what size they were.
 
thats a heck of an idea critgit. imagine it work pretty good on small caliber. say .22lr i gotta make one of those
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Thanks scrat!
Try this:
An appropriate length of .095 wacker line.
You can melt one end and then quick cool it/ flatten it on a piece of metal. Just be sure the flat end doesn't exceed the .22 size...If so trim it!
Make a diagonal cut on the other end to spear the patch and........... you're jake!
I use a 1/2" piece of clear tubing to retain the thing and them drop it in my favorite tin...candy or chew.
Tip:
I use slightly larger patches than .22. Like 243 or so. When ya pull it thru it'll squeak! As in squeaky clean!
I'll usually make several at a time and give 'em to shootin' buddies or even newbies at the range.
Never had a complaint yet!

Good luck with it!

CRITGIT
 
I keep an Otis "Kit 'n Kaboodle" in my range bag along with a FO bore light and an AA mag light. The kit goes on my belt if I'm in the field shooting or hunting. They're handy little kits to have around and they work on everything from .22 cal to 12 gauge.
Jack
 
I incorrectly cleaned my bore snakes, and ruined them, and had a hard time remembering what size they were.
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Throw them in a laundry mesh bag made for lingerie and then toss in washer. What could be easier?

Also, they come with the caliber stamped into the little brass weight attached to the string, so you don't have to remember the size.
 
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