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Bore Snake vs Rod
Bore Snake vs Rod
Been reading posts on cleaning the lever action Henrys and other firearms and looks like most folks really like the bore snake. I've never used one but can you tell me why you like it so much better. Should I be using one?
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
A bore snake is extremely quick and easy to use. You don't have to pull out the gun cleaning kit, assemble the rod, pick the brush.... Just grab the bore snake and pull it through a couple times.
A bore snake is not a replacement for a good cleaning kit though; it's just a quick clean for the barrel.
A bore snake is not a replacement for a good cleaning kit though; it's just a quick clean for the barrel.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
I use one in the 22's quite frequently. It still needs to be torn down and clean every so often but the bore snake works good in between those tear downs.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Don’t know what it’s made of. But what would you do if the rope gets stuck or breaks.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Very unlikely to happen if you use a snake in good condition. I’ve had a difficult time getting a new one through and have pulled with all my strength and the snake wasn’t even close to breaking.
Older ones glide through quite easily.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Another adavantage is being able to clean from the breech without having to remove the lever. Removing the lever is pretty easy to do, however, the snake is quicker. I find that the snake cleans the bore very well.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
For me living in a winter climate I find I will use a snake to clean when it’s too cold to do so in the unheated garage. I don’t like to use solvents in the house due to the smell (aroma to us shooters ) and I really don’t like to be out in the cold garage in January. So I will use a snake to clean the bore and in the spring do a deeper cleaning with the proper solvent.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Thanks everyone. I’m going to get one. I only shoot .22 and 410 these days. Think I will get one for the 410 first and see how it goes.
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