Bore Snakes!

[DAVE_B]

Hi,

I regularly use a bore snake as a quick clean after a shoot or while I am away travelling with the gun. Both of mine are now really dirty and pretty soaked in oil.  Do I just buy replacements or can they be washed/soaked to give them a longer life. Both seem to be in good condition.  :scratchhead:

 

[Jan Powell]

I wouldn't recommend using them at all as I don't think they're particularly effective. Buy a rod and bronze brush.

 

[Supercharged]

+1

 

[DAVE_B]

I don't disagree with you. I have all the kit at home but often use the snake as a stop gap. Just interested to know if they can have their life extended by cleaning.

 

[bill.rosa]

I clean mine all the time no problems, but a rod is best.

 

[S.Deaville]

Stick it in the washing machine mate.

 

[no.1topdog]

Stick it in the washing machine mate.

Just not with "The Wife's" best whites.

From experience handwashing is best with some washing up liquid. Far, far less ear ache!  :sarcastic:

 

[Les53]

I tried one once! It was about as much use as a one legged man in an arse kicking contest!!!

 

[Supercharged]

Try the bin !!

 

[ips]

Full length mop job done.

Its the future.

 

[Supercharged]

........and it's Orange !!....Hi Ian !

 

[ips]

Ha, hi rich.

 

[Jaykaysea]

The bromance starts again...

Ps I am just jealous....

 

[Supercharged]

. J ....so you should be x

 

[ips]

+1

 

[Jan Powell]

In answer to your question, yes, you can clean them. If it's very dirty, leave it to soak for an hour in turpentine then rinse. The don't last forever though, the bristles will eventually flatten reducing their effectivness. If that's the case then replace.

 

[jonz]

Think it depends on which make you've got as to how effective they are. All can be cleaned
but as 274368 says they dont last forever

 

[ips]

I had one it lasted 2 months used it about 4 times then string broke.

 

[Will Hewland]

Hi,

I regularly use a bore snake as a quick clean after a shoot or while I am away travelling with the gun. Both of mine are now really dirty and pretty soaked in oil.  Do I just buy replacements or can they be washed/soaked to give them a longer life. Both seem to be in good condition.  :scratchhead:

Dave, I have a new one in the packet. It's yours for a coffee.