This is a discussion on Bore snake or brush within the Maintenance forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; I recently purchased a ruger ranch .223 and with the gun shops reccommendation I also got a bore snake. The snake is sized for .223 ...
I recently purchased a ruger ranch .223 and with the gun shops reccommendation I also got a bore snake. The snake is sized for .223 or .22 rifles. I dont see why I cant use it on my .22 MK-II either. My question is do I still need to use a bore brush if there are no signs of fouling that the snake did not remove. I sure makes the job easy. I put a little hopps solvent on the head of the snake, run it threw a few times and then run a lithtly oiled patch with my rod down the barrel.
For what it's worth, I use the snake at the range for a quick clean. When I get home, the gun gets a good cleaning with jags and brushes. I have a snake for every gun cal. I own but I don't feel that they clean good enough to be put back in the safe without further cleaning. I could be wrong, it's happened before!
I actually use the snakes dry to keep any accumulations down during the session. I know two people who swear by the snake as a bore cleaner and they have bee shooting trouble free but, like the Doc, I clean my guns with brushes and jags. If you like the results you are getting with the snake then there is no need to go any further.
I prefer to use a cable type cleaner rather than a bore snake. Otis and Patch worm are two examples. Bore snakes are good for a quick but not great cleaning job. I found the foaming bore cleaners to be better than the bore snakes.
I agree with the 3 posts previous to this one! Adding to what they have said...when you think about the bore snake seems like a good idea, right? But aren't you dragging crud and debris thorough the bore that accumulated from the previous pull through? Think about that one for a moment!
The foaming bore cleaners really do work well...along with jags and patches! The Otis cable, jag, and patch system is what I use on my M1As for a thorough cleaning. Yes, I have several boresnakes in many calibers for a quickie clean.
When they do, just wash them in warm/hot soapy water. Then I rinse thoroughly, then spin them in the washing machine. Rinse them again, and spin again. Then hang up to dry. Good as new
When they do, just wash them in warm/hot soapy water. Then I rinse thoroughly, then spin them in the washing machine. Rinse them again, and spin again. Then hang up to dry. Good as new
Chris
Thanks Varmiter, I forgot to put that part in my post. I shoot a LOT of lead and have found that if I run the "snake" with some Kroil of Gibbs through the gun before I leave the range, by the time I get home, all the lead and crud comes out really easy with jags and brushes..
They seem to work very well for 22 rimfire, rifle or revolver.
For larger centerfires, they work well for camp cleaning to get moisture out. However, I always go back to the solid rod/jag/brush for a complete cleaning.
I look to the middle ground. I run a wet patch or two through the bore and hit with a brush. Then I finish up with the snake. It's a bit quicker than running 20 clean patches through to clean things up. A clean patch or 3 at the end checks my work.
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