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PossumTaters · 05-03-2007, 04:00 PM

In what type of container should a Boresnake be stored? Metal case, plastic case, Zip-Lok or other? I currently just place it back in its original packaging, but I have yet to soak it. I just swab the barrel and run the snake. I'd rather soak the snake, run it a few times, as I've heard others do, but want to know how to store a "soaked" snake afterwards. Any advice is appreciated? I found what Hoppes and/or Eezox can do to rubber or plastic, because after my first use in the sink, the sink stopper no longer works.

slugger6 · 05-03-2007, 04:01 PM

I put mine in Zip Loc bags labeled with the caliber so I can grab the right one at a glance.

Myk9noseknows · 05-03-2007, 07:44 PM

I've used the heavy Freezer Zip loc bags, but if you want to be safe, just put it in a clean glass jar from like a mason jar, airtight!

para_org · 05-03-2007, 08:02 PM

The CLP I use is neither oily or greasy and the solvent (carrier) evaporates after a few minutes. So..... I just wrap it up and throw it into the range bag. No big deal.

When it is time to clean the range towels in the washer and dryer I throw in my boresnakes. Again; No big deal.

sloan1919 · 05-03-2007, 08:13 PM

I just leave mine outside in the grass.

karlk11 · 05-04-2007, 05:56 PM

I leave them in the original package, it snaps closed and the label tells me what caliber

The Knight Of Light · 05-04-2007, 07:48 PM

CCI plastic 100 round 22lr boxes.

Broadside · 05-04-2007, 09:57 PM

I just throw them in the cleaning box with all of the rest of the cleaning gear. I one 3 of them so not hard to figure out what goes to what.

scalce · 05-05-2007, 10:23 AM

I put all three in a ziploc and stick it in my range bag.

It's pretty hard to mess up the 22/223, 9mm, and 12 Gauge plus they are all color coded.

**PackerfanXD** · 05-05-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by para_org

The CLP I use is neither oily or greasy and the solvent (carrier) evaporates after a few minutes. So..... I just wrap it up and throw it into the range bag. No big deal.

When it is time to clean the range towels in the washer and dryer I throw in my boresnakes. Again; No big deal.

Yup.

05-03-2007, 04:00 PM	#1
PossumTaters XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 26	Where To Put My Snake In what type of container should a Boresnake be stored? Metal case, plastic case, Zip-Lok or other? I currently just place it back in its original packaging, but I have yet to soak it. I just swab the barrel and run the snake. I'd rather soak the snake, run it a few times, as I've heard others do, but want to know how to store a "soaked" snake afterwards. Any advice is appreciated? I found what Hoppes and/or Eezox can do to rubber or plastic, because after my first use in the sink, the sink stopper no longer works.

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05-03-2007, 04:01 PM	#2
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 17,884	I put mine in Zip Loc bags labeled with the caliber so I can grab the right one at a glance.

05-03-2007, 07:44 PM	#3
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,754	I've used the heavy Freezer Zip loc bags, but if you want to be safe, just put it in a clean glass jar from like a mason jar, airtight!

05-03-2007, 08:02 PM	#4
para_org XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 375	The CLP I use is neither oily or greasy and the solvent (carrier) evaporates after a few minutes. So..... I just wrap it up and throw it into the range bag. No big deal. When it is time to clean the range towels in the washer and dryer I throw in my boresnakes. Again; No big deal.

05-04-2007, 05:56 PM	#6
karlk11 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tecumseh, mi Posts: 32	I leave them in the original package, it snaps closed and the label tells me what caliber

05-05-2007, 10:23 AM	#9
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,405	I put all three in a ziploc and stick it in my range bag. It's pretty hard to mess up the 22/223, 9mm, and 12 Gauge plus they are all color coded.