Bore polishing using a bore snake

[John E Davies]

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.

Comments?

John Davies
Spokane WA

[Cofisher]

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.

[JEBar]

interesting concept .... a few Ballistol soaked patches seems to do a good job of taking care of ours

[GFK]

Interesting. Does it shoot any better?

[John E Davies]

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.

John Davies
Spokane WA

[leverjc]

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.

[Team Roper]

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.

[SittingBull]

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.

[SittingBull]

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.

[BigAl52]

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

[GunnyGene]

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

Yeah, I did my required (every range day & weekends) spit polishing of my issued M1 in boot camp.

[leverjc]

I know a polished bore is a lot easier to clean.

[Shakey Jake]

Well, there are a lot of things out there that can be used in different applications. The De-Ox is one that I mentioned in another thread for cleaning revolver cylinders. It works great. I purchased a lead removing cloth the other day at the lgs because I saw that it did a good job. I was surprised when I opened the package it smelled just like a Miracle Cloth (https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Cloth-Pu ... 4378&psc=1) and low and behold it is/was. I use Miracle Cloths in the repair trade as it has many different uses.
Jake

[Bill.68]

Im all for ingenuity but tou do not lap a barrel with anything but a lead lap, well, several lead laps, and lapping compounds, takes about 5 hours for a trained barrel maker.
I cant think of an easier way to possibly (likely) ruin a barrel than this.
But, its not my barrel and the owner can certainly do as he/she pleases and I will wish them the best result. I just couldnt do it to one of mine is all because Ive read many times how professional gunsmiths do it and I know enough to know I dont know enough to do it on my own.