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Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by John E Davies » Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:59 pm

I found this interesting article. He uses a standard bore snake plus Turtle Wax Chrome Cleaner, which is very mildly abrasive.
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https://castbulletassoc.org/forum/thre ... ot-better/

I have used JB Bore Cleaning Compound before, with a tight fitting patch wrapped around a brush, but it is a WHOLE lot of work. This seems as if it would be less stressful. I wouldn’t do this on a barrel that is pristine with no restrictions, but on a rough one it could really help. On a barrel with restrictions, fire lapping would be needed first.

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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by Cofisher » Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:11 pm

Having only fired a few hundred rounds in my Henry, and never seeing a blemish in the bore, I don’t see a need.

That may change over the years. Interesting idea. Thanks.
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by JEBar » Thu Jul 23, 2020 12:35 am

interesting concept .... a few Ballistol soaked patches seems to do a good job of taking care of ours
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by GFK » Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:15 am

Interesting. Does it shoot any better?
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by John E Davies » Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:42 am

GFK wrote:
Thu Jul 23, 2020 9:15 am
Interesting. Does it shoot any better?
Well, there are about 40 replies to that post, it appears that rifles do tend to shoot better. And ones with existing problems like leading are much easier to clean. I fire lapped a problematic Marlin 1895 that had a serious bore constriction at each dovetail cut, I followed up with Bore Butter using a rod. During the actual fire lapping the recoil dropped noticeably, and when done the fps and accuracy did improve a little. Cleaning was MUCH easier. But that was a gun that had a build issue.

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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by leverjc » Thu Jul 23, 2020 11:27 am

John, I agree that fire lapping a bore with restrictions is the way to go. It can also make cleaning it a lot easier. On good shooting rifles that are hard to clean I have been using Brownel's bore polish and it seems to help but like you said it can be a chore to do it. I will have to try the bore snake and the chrome cleaner on it, can not see what it could hurt. Thanks for the tip.
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by Team Roper » Sat Jul 25, 2020 5:38 am

I guess I am just to old fashion so I'll use the stuff made for guns and the stuff made for cars, for cars. No offence but we have enough snake oils in this hobby.
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by SittingBull » Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:36 pm

There's a ton of stuff out there with sexy names and claims. I'm always open for new ideas and try something if it makes sense to me. I'm like Team Roper. I'll stick with my Hoppes an Ballistol.
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by SittingBull » Mon Jul 19, 2021 7:43 pm

I forgot one thing.......The product you picture is a polish not a lubricant or protectant. A mild rubbing compound. This
will not protect and lubricate the bore or rifling.
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Re: Bore polishing using a bore snake

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:02 pm

Ive heard of this. But what are we trying to do here. These guns arent bench guns expected to shoot 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards. Just shoot the gun and have fun with it. Sure you can expect 1 inch or a little more at that range but gees man seems like people are trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Just my .02 worth
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