Hoppe's BoreSnake Review
Gun Bore Cleaner
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Review
Gun Bore Cleaner
The Hoppe's Boresnake pistol cleaner is a great product to keep in your range bag. I own two of them. One for my .22 caliber handguns and one that fits my 357 magnum revolver as well as my 9mm pistols. The Hoppe's BoreSnake pistol cleaner is easy to use and allows for quick field cleaning of your handgun barrel or cylinder chambers. There are no messy chemicals, cleaners, rags or patches to use. Every range bag should have at least one boresnake per caliber of gun.
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The Hoppe's BoreSnake is really just a
long
piece of specially designed "cleaning floss" that is pulled through the barrel of a
gun. It is more effective than
cleaning patches
because the
entire length of the snake rubs along and cleans the
inside of the barrel as compared to the small surface area of a cleaning
patch. It is said a boresnake has 160 times more cleaning area than a
standard patch.
Some people wet the front portion of the boresnake with cleaning solvent to aid in the loosening and removal of carbon buildup. Others soak the end of the boresnake with gun oil to coat the inside of the barrel after it is cleaned. One pass with a boresnake is sufficient to clean most barrels. If a boresnake gets dirty, just wash it and reuse it. Boresnakes are made of woven cotton and are very durable.
Boresnake
Gun Bore Cleaner
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Will clean a bore in less than 10 seconds.
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With a single pull, you'll have a barrel that is shiny and clean.
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The integrated bronze brush effectively loosens hard fouling and lead.
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The woven cotton floss that follows picks it all up.
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Completely washable so you can reuse it over and over.
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The woven cotton floss has 160 times more cleaning area than a standard patch.
Hoppe's BoreSnakes Gun Bore Cleaner:
Recommended
The Good: Combines cleaning steps in one pass - Just one pass needed - Lightweight and compact - Cleans gun bores in seconds
The Bad: None
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews (customer reviews) at major online retailers as of Sept 2010.
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews at MidwayUSA.com - overall rating of 5/5.
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews at CheaperThanDirt.com - overall rating of 3/5.
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews at Amazon.com - overall rating of 5/5.
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews at Cabelas.com - overall rating of 4.8/5.
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Reviews at OpticsPlanet.com - overall rating of 5/5.
BoreSnake Gun Bore Cleaner Questions
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A BoreSnake is a ropelike item mad of fabric with a weighted cord to feed it through the barrel of a gun. The cord has an integral bore brush for cleaning the bore. -
No. Bore snakes are not bad for guns. -
Use of the BoreSnake by itself should be sufficient for most gun cleaning purposes. If you want to dip your BoreSnake in solvent before running it through the barrel there should be no harm done. You might want to have a second "dry" BoreSnake on hand to complete the job. You can also wash the solvent wetted BoreSnake later if you choose.
From the Hoppe's BoreSnake
Package
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Hoppe's BoreSnake Directions – pull through the bore. Pull slowly, being careful not to snag on gun parts. Repeat as needed until the bore is clean. The BoreSnake can be washed easily by hand. Band securely or use a wash bag for machine washing, air dry.
BoreSnake Gun Bore Cleaner References
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Integral bore brush helps remove hard fouling and lead deposits. Long section after bore brush works like multiple patches. End has brass weight to drop through bore. The world's quickest, three-step boreshine. Brass weight is stamped with the size. Bore cleaner may be tight fitting when new. If difficult to pull through bore, it may be easier to step on the exposed end of the bore cleaner and hold it while pulling the firearm. Ensure that you are using the correct Boresnake for the caliber firearm before using this method. Bore cleaner can be washed. Ref: midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=260083
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Hoppes BoreSnake .22 and .223 Brass Weighted Cord Pull For Rifles. Built-in bronze bore brushes loosen hard deposits with short brushes embedded in floss pass through the shortest action or port. First floss area removes grit & debris before scrubbing, main floss area cleans the bore 160x more floss than a patch. Brass-weighted cord pull passes through the barrel with one pull will not damage rifling or crown, washable & reusable. Ref: cheaperthandirt.com/CLN227-1.html
