Good bore snakes need to be reusable and solvent resistant. They also need to last for more than a couple of pull through. If they start falling apart after only a few uses they obviously suck.
Below we’ve compiled what we consider the 4 best bore snakes on the market. Check them out.
Ultimate Gun Bore Cleaner
Affordable and effective rarely go together in the gun world. Typically affordable is another word for cheap and cheap is another word for crap. Luckily, that is not always true. The Ultimate bore cleaner is a piece of kit that is welcome in any range bag. It’s a flexible bore cleaning device that is designed to clean the bores of pistols and rifles. It’s long enough for most standard rifle barrels and fits a wide variety of different calibers. It’s big enough to work in the standard 9mm, .38 Special, .357 magnum, and .380 ACP handgun calibers, and it has a .22 option too.
It’s also small enough to work in 30 caliber rifles, like the 30-06, the 7.62×39, the 308, and even more. Below thirty caliber it is just a bit too large (unless you get the .22 option), and above .35 caliber it’s too small. The Ultimate gun bore cleaner is an extremely well made piece of gear. It is can be reused over and over and over. When it’s too filthy to even look at you can toss it into a washing machine.
The Ultimate Gun Bore Cleaner is also solvent safe and will not deteriorate when you apply bore cleaner to it. The end of the line has a brass weight to make sure the end makes it through the barrel. Simply grip, rip and you are good to go. This is one of the best bore snakes around.
Sage and Braker Bore snake
Sage and Braker is a company that produces extremely high quality gun cleaning gear. Their gear is well-made, easy to use, and made for high-end firearms. The Sage and Braker bore snake is quite unique. Using the Sage and Braker bore snake you have the ability to reduce messes and clean more efficiently. You eliminate the need for disposable patches and at the same time get a clean and shiny bore. It also comes in a wider variety of caliber fittings so chances are, you will find a diameter that will fit your gun, no matter how exotic it is.
The Sage and Braker bore snake is outfitted with an attachment end for the an optional bore brush. Traditionally bore brushes are used with long, thin rods. Traditionally, carrying these rods around is an inconvenience, but it is a very capable method of cleaning a bore. The Sage and Barker bore snake combines the convenience of a bore snake with the efficiency of a brass bore brush.
You simply attach this bore brush to the end of the bore snake, and pull it all through the bore of your favorite weapon. The Sage and Braker bore snake is outfitted with a brass weight to help pull the bore snake through the bore. It is also machine washable and reusable. It is extremely tough, and made to give years of service, and thousands of happy reviews attest to its quality.
Hoppe’s BoreSnake Shotgun Bore Cleaner
If you are a dedicated shotgunner, the absence of a bore snake from your range bag is a sad experience. The Hoppe’s BoreSnake Shotgun Bore Cleaner is an excellent tool to ensure your shotgun runs like a champ. Your normal bore cleaning brush for a 12 gauge (though it comes in other gauges like 10 and 16, etc.) is often large and requires a series of rods to be effective. This takes up a lot of runs and can be a hassle.
This model is much more compact and flexible. It can be thrown in a cargo pocket and forgotten about. The flexible nature allows simple and easy storage. The Boresnake works just as good as a brass bore cleaner. The BoreSnake cleaner features two wide sections of brass bore bushes. These will grip and rip carbon and contaminants from your bore with ease.
The BoreSnake has a brass weight at the end of the cord that guides the pull point through the barrel. It’s easy to use, fits the massive size of the 12 gauge bore and cleans efficiently. It’s simple, easy to use, and simple to store. Without a doubt, it’s among the best bore snakes around.
Hoppe’s Bore Snake Viper
The Hoppe’s Bore snake Viper is the original bore snake. Hoppe’s has several different lines of bore snakes, but the Viper is the highest-end line. Hoppe’s knows a thing or two about cleaning guns, and is one of the earliest pioneers of gun cleaning technology. What sets the Viper apart from other bore snakes is its ability to clean. The 50 Viper has 50% more scouring power that cleans the center of the bore.
This scouring power comes from the dual layered end of the bore brush. This double down bore snake is a tight fit, but it really grabs the carbon build up and rips it from the bore with ease. The Viper has a dedicated lubrication zone that holds and deposits lubrication as it is pulled through the bore. This bore snake also has a cone shaped bore guide that ushers the bore snake through the barrel of your favorite firearm. The Viper has a brass weight on the pull cord for easy gripping.
Of course, the Viper is solvent resistant and is made specifically for Hoppe’s bore cleaner, but can work with any number of bore solvents. This bore snake is a one piece design, and can be used over and over. Obviously, it can also reused since it is machine washable.
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The best bore snakes are perfect for a compact cleaning kit. Roll it up, tie it down, and toss it in your kit. Finding a good one can be a challenge, but the keywords to look for to guarantee longevity are “machine washable” and “solvent resistance.” Anything less than that will basically be disposable, and with out selection above, you can bet these aren’t. Good luck!
