Colinp Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I had the same thing happen to me on a rem 700 years ago, I used a drill bit on an extension, and the gun still shot under a minute, I was sweating for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Lombardo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I hate these stupid things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Surfer Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) I had the same thing happen to me on a rem, 700 years ago, I used a drill bit on an extension, and the gun still shot under a minute, I was sweating for sure LOL, almost reads 700yrs ago Edited August 17, 2013 by Silver_Surfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I always wonder why people use bore snakes. It is the same as running the same dirty patch thru your bore over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I've never used one but am under the impression you can wash them when they get dirty. Is this correct ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainlineSteve Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I've never used one but am under the impression you can wash them when they get dirty. Is this correct ??? Woolite in a bucket of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ok, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainlineSteve Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I always wonder why people use bore snakes. It is the same as running the same dirty patch thru your bore over and over again. Really what makes it work so well is the surface area. It's like running 50 patches thru the bore at one time. Plus, it has round copper brush of the specific caliber imbedded into the weave toward the top to loosen powder residue from the rifling before the webbing cleans it out. They work. Don't use it for copper removal and still I still use old style patches to presoak but a great addition to any range bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigS. Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I always wonder why people use bore snakes. It is the same as running the same dirty patch thru your bore over and over again. Really what makes it work so well is the surface area. It's like running 50 patches thru the bore at one time. Plus, it has round copper brush of the specific caliber imbedded into the weave toward the top to loosen powder residue from the rifling before the webbing cleans it out. They work. Don't use it for copper removal and still I still use old style patches to presoak but a great addition to any range bag. So how often do you need to clean it ? or how many times do you run it thru your barrel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
314shane Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'm old skool still use a rod and patches after a brush. Plus if you have a good metal rod is doubles as a squib rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainlineSteve Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I always wonder why people use bore snakes. It is the same as running the same dirty patch thru your bore over and over again. Really what makes it work so well is the surface area. It's like running 50 patches thru the bore at one time. Plus, it has round copper brush of the specific caliber imbedded into the weave toward the top to loosen powder residue from the rifling before the webbing cleans it out. They work. Don't use it for copper removal and still I still use old style patches to presoak but a great addition to any range bag. So how often do you need to clean it ? or how many times do you run it thru your barrel ? Generally, I'll run it through the barrel 2 or 3 times after the barrel cools down and check down the bore to make sure it's clean and to look for copper. When I get home, I might patch down some clp, let it soak, boresnake it and patch for reassurance. I don't clean the B.S. that often - pretty much when it looks dirty or when a patch shows residue, and that depends on number of shooting sessions per caliber and powders used. Still have rods and patches, just a lot fewer attachments. The B.S. is an additional tool. Comes in handy on a long day of shooting with hours between rounds. Just run it thru once or twice and it's good 2 go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Alright, I've seen this thread long enough. How do you get a bore snake out of a barrel? Get a bore mongoose to chase him out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 i would have just soaked it in lighter fluid and burned it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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