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What bore snake works for you guys?

1K views 15 replies 7 participants last post by  slugger6 
Get the original, not the "new" viper one.

Snakes work fine at the range for powder fouling, I don't soak them in solvent, but I do have an extra in each caliber for bore oiling prior to storage since I rarely know when I'll get to shoot next.

If you want a more do-all solution, the Otis cord systems work well, but not a "one and done" quick cleaning like a bore snake.
 
You mentioned an extra snake for oiling prior to storage. Since I'll also be storing the AR for periods between use, is there any benefit to oiling the bore with a dedicated oil snake rather than just a patch?.
The advantage for me is using it oiled up on multiple bores back to back. For just one rifle, I use a patch.

The OTIS kit is great for portability, but most of my cleaning is done at home with a coated Dewey Rod.
 
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