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Bore Snake vs Rod
Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Used the bore snake on the Henry 410 this afternoon. Want to thank you all for the input on using it. Got it out of the package and saw the loop at the end of it. I thought this ain’t gonna be good. But it worked. I’ll be getting one for the .22’s now.
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- markiver54
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Great GW. The snake IS a great timesaver and quick piece of mind to keep our guns in shape.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
I have a few of them, been lookin for one in 6.5, but
they seem to always be sold out of that one.
RP
they seem to always be sold out of that one.
RP
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Si vis pacem, para bellum
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
I now have 2 rods and four bore snakes for my pistols, revolvers and rifles. Even got a 12 gauge one (it's freaking huge lol)
Rods are more-or-less interchangeable but the snakes are all specific sizes.
Another tool for Henry's and revolvers I like to emphasize are proper gun screwdrivers so you don't scratch up the screws or receivers - Hollow ground screwdrivers are a must -
Rods are more-or-less interchangeable but the snakes are all specific sizes.
Another tool for Henry's and revolvers I like to emphasize are proper gun screwdrivers so you don't scratch up the screws or receivers - Hollow ground screwdrivers are a must -
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H006M Big Boy Classic .357
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H006M Big Boy Classic .357
Sig 320 XCompact
S&W 686 Plus 5"
Rem 870 Tac
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
New to boresnakes, used it once on my H012 big boy in 357/38. Regardless of caliber, can anyone comment on how hard it should be to pull through the barrel? It was definitely dirty which I imagine could hold it up a bit, but it was tough enough that I didn't attempt to pull it through a second time and went with the Tipton rod + patches instead. I verified that the one I ordered off Amazon is the correct match for my caliber.
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- markiver54
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
They are a bit tight/snug to begin with. That is normal. it will ease up some with further use. If it wasn't a bit snug, it wouldn't be doing its job of cleaning the bore. obviously, put enough CLP, ( or whatever you choose to use ) on it.
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
I used a bore snake for first time close to 2 months ago. I was worried about it getting hung up also, but everybody here assured me it wouldn't. I made sure I had a good hold on it and once I started pulling it thru, didn't stop. After that first time, I was able to relax, and enjoy using it.
Don
Don
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Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Shoot more, worry less!
Some advice from a shooting veteran: I have been using nothing but Boresnake and Ballistol for the past 25 years on ALL my 22LR barrels, including all Henry rifles, and I have never, ever, had a problem.
Some advice from a shooting veteran: I have been using nothing but Boresnake and Ballistol for the past 25 years on ALL my 22LR barrels, including all Henry rifles, and I have never, ever, had a problem.
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H006M; H006MR; H001T; H004; another H001T
H006M; H006MR; H001T; H004; another H001T
Re: Bore Snake vs Rod
Exactly!Hatchdog wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:50 amFor me living in a winter climate I find I will use a snake to clean when it’s too cold to do so in the unheated garage. I don’t like to use solvents in the house due to the smell (aroma to us shooters ) and I really don’t like to be out in the cold garage in January. So I will use a snake to clean the bore and in the spring do a deeper cleaning with the proper solvent.
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Mike
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Mike
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