OT - cleaning bores of target pistols

John D. · 05-31-2001, 08:02 AM

Hi Marvin.!!

Yes - a "Bore Snake" make a lot of sense! - but have never seen one in my local shops (of course - I didnt know I was looking for one, either ). Do they make just one length and you cut it for either pistol or rifle, or are they sold in various lengths?

One additional thought I had for Don is that some folks will purchase the most "aggressive" cleaning product out there (SS brushes, metal bore patches, etc.). I would *strongly* caution against these products (unless you have a specific reason for using them). I would suggest using the *mildest* tool that gets the job done - and in the case of .22s - is frequently a simple oiled cotton patch (or what Marvin is describing as a "bore snake")..!!!

Thanks Marvin..!

05-31-2001, 08:02 AM	#12
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	"Bore Snake... Hi Marvin.!! Yes - a "Bore Snake" make a lot of sense! - but have never seen one in my local shops (of course - I didnt know I was looking for one, either ). Do they make just one length and you cut it for either pistol or rifle, or are they sold in various lengths? One additional thought I had for Don is that some folks will purchase the most "aggressive" cleaning product out there (SS brushes, metal bore patches, etc.). I would strongly caution against these products (unless you have a specific reason for using them). I would suggest using the mildest tool that gets the job done - and in the case of .22s - is frequently a simple oiled cotton patch (or what Marvin is describing as a "bore snake")..!!! Thanks Marvin..!