boresnake for hmr, concerned!

Longranger · 08-02-2012 12:28AM #1

Anyone use a boresnake on their hmr? I was going to get one but I've heard of the small calibre ones breaking mid-pull :eek: any opinions?

bullets · 08-02-2012 12:33AM

I've been using the same two for 5-6 years and have had no issues with them.

I use one to get the initial build up out, and the other to clean up things a little more for periodic cleans, and before using patches with a flexable cable/patches. (Otis Tactical cleaning kit has a small cable thats suitable for cleaning a HMR with patches)

~B

lefthooker · 08-02-2012 01:44AM

I have the Otis small calibre cleaning kit; flexible cable, brush heads, patches and solvent. Does the job perfectly.

Longranger · 08-02-2012 08:44AM

I use a hoppes kit for cleaning,but I was just going to get one to stick in my pocket Des the field.

rabbit assassin · 08-02-2012 03:49PM

Had a bore snake for the .22lr
It was very very difficult to pull through. Actually had to tie the rope to a door handle once or twice to pull it through

It did leave it clean as a whistle though !

Spent €30 on it and cant for the life of me find where I left it :mad:

garv123 · 08-02-2012 05:29PM

I use one, string seems fairly strong. Just dont yank it.
Buy a hoppes one and it should be fine

tommyboy26 · 08-02-2012 06:23PM

I used one on my hmr and never had an issue with it and it was the only thing i used

deerhunter1 · 08-02-2012 10:42PM

tommyboy26 wrote: »

I used one on my hmr and never had an issue with it and it was the only thing i used

Same here, using one for years

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