Bore snakes?

[wcd]

Useful or not so much? I never really thought about using them before especially for handguns, but I must say the idea does,sound appealing.

Thoughts

Thanks

 

[Rookie]

They're all I use.

 

[Mgderf]

 

[jamil]

I have to say, it’s easy enough just to run it through a few times and call it good enough.

 

[wcd]

I have to say, it’s easy enough just to run it through a few times and call it good enough.

thanks

 

[Gabriel]

I use them for basic cleaning, but every once in a while I get out the cleaning rods and give the firearms a good thorough going through.

 

[marvin02]

Quick cleaning with bore snakes and deeper cleaning periodically. Depends on how much the gun is shot.

When I use a snake I always use a brush to make sure the chamber is clean.

Hand wash the snake a couple of times a year, at least, I use Dawn dish soap.

 

[doddg]

After finally buying & using one, I went back & bought for each caliber that I had.
Easy-peasy!

 

[DadSmith]

Useful or not so much? I never really thought about using them before especially for handguns, but I must say the idea does,sound appealing.

Thoughts

Thanks

Use them at the range when I need to clean up a barrel that's starting to lose accuracy. Or when I'm breaking in a new barrel.

 

[Magyars]

Works for me

 

[joncon]

I use them, very easy to use.

 

[Robert Richardson]

+1

 

[BJones]

I have one for each caliber of handgun and shotgun. They do not replace a good cleaning every now and then, but they are handy and a time saver,

 

[Whip_McCord]

They work well, especially for revolvers, lever action rifles, and other firearms that cannot easily be cleaned from the breach end. I do prefer the Otis Ripcord for rimfires. I do not like using a brass brush for rimfire guns, but that's a big discussion on it's own.

 

[1nderbeard]

Useful especially for guns like the 10/22 that can't really be cleaned from the breech. I also use for guns that don't really need a thorough cleaning.

I typically don't use for bolt guns, because they are so easy to clean with the bolt out.

 

[SheepDog4Life]

+1

Like others, I have one for every caliber rifle I own for quick range bore clean, when testing ammo patterns, when breaking in new barrel, etc.

I have zero for handgun calibers because it's just so quick to use a rod for my handguns and I don't do "long range" handgunning where that level of accuracy is a thing, for me. (If I had revolvers, that would be different)

 

[DadSmith]

My 10/22 will start spreading out around 300-400rds shot through it. For instance with Eley force it shoots around .75" avg 10 shot group. However, after about 300-400rds it will open to around 1" to 1.25" 10 shot groups. Is that about the normal for the 10/22?

 

[Whip_McCord]

My 10/22 will start spreading out around 300-400rds shot through it. For instance with Eley force it shoots around .75" avg 10 shot group. However, after about 300-400rds it will open to around 1" to 1.25" 10 shot groups. Is that about the normal for the 10/22?

• You did not mention the distance for your groups.
• Is that an original Ruger barrel or aftermarket?

I have not noticed that happening with my rimfire rifles, but rimfire rifles are all different. Condition of bore and ammo lube are major reasons the bore could foul bad enough to degrade accuracy after a few thousand shots. Bad cleaning techniques can also contribute to bore problems that could cause bad fouling. Not sure if any of those are causing your issues, but those are what I would look at first.

 

[IUKalash429]

I like bore snakes, too. I stopped buying the branded ones a long time ago and switched to the cheap knockoffs on ebay or Amazon - they work identically and have held up for years.

 

[DadSmith]

• You did not mention the distance for your groups.
• Is that an original Ruger barrel or aftermarket?

I have not noticed that happening with my rimfire rifles, but rimfire rifles are all different. Condition of bore and ammo lube are major reasons the bore could foul bad enough to degrade accuracy after a few thousand shots. Bad cleaning techniques can also contribute to bore problems that could cause bad fouling. Not sure if any of those are causing your issues, but those are what I would look at first.

Stock thin barrel Walmart special from 1997 50yds out..

I'll do a complete bore cleaning evey 2000 rds. It still shines and the rifling is still in vert good to excellent condition.