Hello Everyone,
Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with the Bore Snake
made by Hoppes. I have always cleaned my guns the "tradtional"
way with a rod and solvent. Is the Bore Snake effective, also how
long will the Bore Snake last before it falls apart or becomes ineffective.
Thanks for your help.

30-378Weatherby

I have several for different calibers and I will highly recommend this product. Buy one and give it a try (they're only about $15). I am certain you won't be sorry. And I don't have any financial interest in the product.
Jerry/AK

I carry a Bore Snake in my pack while hunting. Handy for getting any debris that may have fallen into it while walking through the trees. As for using it to clean my rifle, I don't. I stick to my rod and patches. You can look at a patch and know if your bore is clean. I can't tell with the Bore Snake. Also if you use the Bore Snake once with solvent, you should really clean it before using it again. A bit of a pain.

Bore snakes work pretty well as a "temporary" bore cleaning device. As someone said, it can be a handy item to throw in the shooting bag. But you will still need to clean the bore the "traditional" way also. As for cleaning a bore snake, it's easy. Just put it in an old pillow case, and throw it in the washing machine (don't tell the wife ). Or you can tie it up with heavy rubber bands, and then throw it in the machine. Either way works great.

I use them for removing powder fouling between strings while load testing and target shooting.They are'nt a substitute for a regular cleaning.
Jeff

I have one (.358) that I use for several guns... but, it's an emergency thing, only..

the only USE i have for one is to run ONCE through the barrel after fully sighted in, just before a hunt.

Like I'll do tonight.. go shoot 3-5 to make sure, then run it once to knock out loose crap. NOT to clean

jeffe

Guys on the 10/22 forum like them because you can't use a rod from the breech end of a 10/22. They reccomend removing the "brush" wire from the bore snake (The "never let anything but a patch touch your bore" crowd). You'll need a pair of needle nose pliers, some elbow grease and some persitence to get the "brush" off. Seems like a good idea especially when using it dry.

Roger

I have one for my 06' and think it does a great job. I have not done an experiment to compare the "traditional method" versus the bore snake so I can't address that. I think that a combination of both is best, but again, I have not tried that idea nor do I have the experience of most here. Why is it not as good as a rod and brush/patch? Looking at a patch is good but is it possible to examine the brush aspect as well? Not trying to push buttons, just trying to learn a thing or two. Is there some middle ground? I like to use mine at the range inbetween strings, it is quick and easy.

I have several that I use. I especially like them when breaking in a new barrel because its so easy and fast to clean the barrel between shots.
Wash the bore snake often. The brush area will get stiff if not cleaned often.

I use it in a number of guns and works well.

Thanks for all of the replies, I will probably buy one and use for breaking in my new Lazzeroni Firebird. Thanks for your help.