Stuck Bore Snake...

Andy in NH

Andy in NH

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On about the fourth cycle, I felt that something wasn't quite right after the pulling on the rope, so I didn't yard on it.

Managed to get in a long wood screw in far enough that when I pulled on it with a set of pliers, the Bore Snake came out.

Whew!

I cut off the damaged end and pulled the remainder through.

Not sure if the end loop somehow got a twist in it during that last pull, but I'll pay more attention in the future.

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Make sure to buy the branded Boresnake. I flinted and bought some of those no name chinese ones off Amazon for half price that look exactly like it. the .22 ones don't even go down the barrel - the black paracord leading part gets stuck in my AR about 3-4 inches down the chamber.
 
granitestater said:
Maybe one time. After that it seems like you are just putting the copper and carbon back into the barrel.... using a new patch for each pass through the barrel gets the dirt out
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I guess you have never actually used one.

It's so long that by the time you get to the far end, it's all clean.

As you use it it gets dirtier farther back. After 100+ uses, either throw it out or wash it. Either way its portability and quickness makes it worth while. It's not a replacement for a thorough scrubbing.
 
BTSDOG said:
dump the boresnake and clean it the conventional way.......rods, brushes and patches......
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The convivence of the Bore Snake makes it worth it to me to be a little more careful when I use it.

Conventional rods, brushes, and patches certainly have their place, but my problem was caused by me, not by the product.

My post was an attempt to help others who may find themselves in a similar situation.
 
BTSDOG said:
dump the boresnake and clean it the conventional way.......rods, brushes and patches......
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Exactly, great for quick clean on a shotgun at the range/field, or in a blind. But that’s all. Never bought into em. When I first started shooting, had one for pistols and tossed it.

I like the Otis version better. Doesn’t pick up shit if you drop it, or it somehow touches dirt/mud while in the blind.
 
Serious question. Did you drop it in from the muzzle end or the breach end?

I'm sure I'll get shit from the anti Bore Snake crowd, but I've been using them for years without a problem.

Andy in NH said:
On about the fourth cycle, I felt that something wasn't quite right after the pulling on the rope, so I didn't yard on it.

Managed to get in a long wood screw in far enough that when I pulled on it with a set of pliers, the Bore Snake came out.

Whew!

I cut off the damaged end and pulled the remainder through.

Not sure if the end loop somehow got a twist in it during that last pull, but I'll pay more attention in the future.

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dcmdon said:
I guess you have never actually used one.

It's so long that by the time you get to the far end, it's all clean.

As you use it it gets dirtier farther back. After 100+ uses, either throw it out or wash it. Either way its portability and quickness makes it worth while. It's not a replacement for a thorough scrubbing.
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100% agree. The other advantage is it's nearly impossible to screw up your bore with the snake. I'll eventually do a 'deep cleaning' with brushes and patches, but the bore snakes are nice for a quick clean.
 
Garys said:
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the anti Bore Snake crowd
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They made a movie about those guys-
 
I use both bore snakes and ripcords for initial barrel cleanings. A few passes with those, then I run a patch down the barrel. 99% of the time, the patch either comes back clean, or damned close.

I like the ripcords better since they seem to be of better quality. Stiffer too, so easier to feed down the barrel.
 
Golddiggie said:
I use both bore snakes and ripcords for initial barrel cleanings. A few passes with those, then I run a patch down the barrel. 99% of the time, the patch either comes back clean, or damned close.

I like the ripcords better since they seem to be of better quality. Stiffer too, so easier to feed down the barrel.
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I'll give one of those ripcords a try. I'm always going through 223 and 30 cal bore snakes (and patches).
 
Mountain said:
I'll give one of those ripcords a try. I'm always going through 223 and 30 cal bore snakes (and patches).
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Otis Ripcord, IME, is a solid product. Come in a range of lengths for pistol or rifle. So you don't have feet of cord to deal with when you're running through a pistol barrel...
 
I came up with something in between a bore snake and rods with patches. I got some heavy duty nylon weed whacker string, and use that in a pinch. It isn't going to be a thorough as a snake or rod & patches, but it will give the bore a quick clean at the range, and it curls up in your shooting box or bag. Could even take it hunting, as it is light weight and compact. Again, this is just for a quick wet and then dry patch at the range. Works nicely for me when needed, and the plastic won't wreck your bore, even if you do it in a hurry. Carry on.
 
Use pull throughs and not those snakes.
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Glad you got it out without damage.

I loved bore snakes. Then, I started seeing problems like this. Even more alarming, I saw damaged crowns from pulling the snake at an angle. Once or twice? No big deal. Repeatedly? I've seen ruined barrel crowns. I think SOTAR made video about it, too.

I'm a little bitch and I worry, so I'll stick to my Dewey Rods, nylon brushes, and patches for rifles. Pistols? I still use the snake.
 

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