Can this solvent be used with the hoppes boresnake or is it necessary to buy the hoppes "venom" solvent?
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you should be just fine you do not have to buy the venom that's all that is just fine the hoppes solvent is absolutely fine
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Also KB don't forget to buy your lubricating oil for the barrel amazon has the hopes on sale it's only around $3 a bottle. with Free Shipping which is an awesome deal
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K.B. you know i can not give you an honest answer to your question because i have never used the snake before,i would say that if you really wanted a real clean bore i don't see why or what it would hurt to use both of them together to clean your gun bore real good this is just my opinion,thanks for the question.
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KB save yourself some money don't bother buying the venom I've been doing this for 10 years I've never had to do it so it works just fine you should be just fine as I said in my previous statement
251351
Well, glad you asked. I love this snake. About 1/4 of the way from the pointy end (metal weight) there is a wire brush. I dip mine in Hoppe's #9 bore cleaner and pull it through. A bit hard at first but it will go through. It's wiped by the raggy portion of the snake as you pull. Now I put a little TW25 gun grease on the snake several inches behind the wire brush and pull it through again. Oiled clean as a wistle. Maybe 5 minutes at the most in time. I may do the bore clean several times but not the grease. Spend the rest of my time polishing the rest of the piece.
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Debra, the Hennessy site has the following description for the XL Snakeskins - "...It just disappears into two tapering tubes of silnylon which sit gathered on the ropes at each end of the hammock for amazingly quick set up and take down. For use with all Hennessy Hammock models." Since it says for use with all, I would assume it would work for the Safari. I have the Explorer Deluxe and I can fit the hammock and rainfly in the snakeskins. It may be a little tight for the Safari with both but it should not be a problem for the hammock. If both don't fit, use the skins for just the hammock and fold up the rainfly. Debra, the Hennessy site has the following description for the XL Snakeskins - "...It just disappears into two tapering tubes of silnylon which sit gathered on the ropes at each end of the hammock for amazingly quick set up and take down. For use with all Hennessy Hammock models." Since it says for use with all, I would assume it would work for the Safari. I have the Explorer Deluxe and I can fit the hammock and rainfly in the snakeskins. It may be a little tight for the Safari with both but it should not be a problem for the hammock. If both don't fit, use the skins for just the... » Read More Debra, the Hennessy site has the following description for the XL Snakeskins - "...It just disappears into two tapering tubes of silnylon which sit gathered on the ropes at each end of the hammock for amazingly quick set up and take down. For use with all Hennessy Hammock models." Since it says for use with all, I would assume it would work for the Safari. I have the Explorer Deluxe and I can fit the hammock and rainfly in the snakeskins. It may be a little tight for the Safari with both but it should not be a problem for the hammock. If both don't fit, use the skins for just the hammock and fold up the rainfly. « Show Less
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My guess is that you came here looking specifically for a synthetic oil (as recommended for your firearm) but you wanted it in a small bottle with a needle applicator. The answer appears to be that NO, this is not a synthetic oil, and apparently Hoppes doesn't sell their synthetic oil product in this type of container.
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Yes, just mix with water. There are instructions on the pamphlet that is attached to the bottle. It will give you different mixtures for different types of insects. I just mix mine the strongest formula it gives for spiders & it kills everything else.
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Absolutely! Pure naphthalene will suit all of your solvent extraction needs :) just be sure to let it air dry (fans are nice). Yay for living in a country where we can legally discuss such things so as to prevent any risk involved in otherwise dangerous chemical processes! God bless America. Source: Biochemistry grad student living in Washington
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you could use it as a ram for the included cotton swatches, but unless your barrel is metal and rifled there would be no point in using the brush or oil in the barrel. I suppose you could use the oil for the action. I watched a couple of videos on youtube for cleaning airsofts, I dont think this will work as expected depending on the design of the airsoft. this is a push through setup, unless you can get an open breach it will not work well for you. from what I have seen the preference is for light silicon grease, usually in a spray. I think you should go with alcohol for cleaning the barrel instead. looks to me that dry barrels are better for airsoft. BB's may smear if you get your FPS high enough, the alcohol should deal with that. suggest dissasembly and cotton swabs if at all possible.
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I would not recommend it due to an experience I had using this product. It contains two solvents. One of them, "heptane" is rather agressive and will eat into plastics as it did on my bicycle when I used it on my chain. Some of it dripped onto the plastic chain protector ring and stained it. It would not rub off due to it's eating into the surface of the plastic. If your gun has plastic grips or accessories, I would steer clear of this product. FWIW, the list of uses shown on the product label does not include firearms.
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Hello, When I used the Snake-B-Gone, I just sprinkled the little pellets under tree's, bushes, along the property line. I would use it just like the pellets of the Snail's B'Gone, Hope I have helped and that all of your little slither s stay away. B
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i do not have the bottle in front of me but the picture looks accurate. it is M-pro 7. they may have a relationship with Hoppes. Bottom line, the stuff works and with no noticeable odor.
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Mineral on all their oil products I've used. I use their oil and grease on all my firearms and knives. I feel safe treating my knives and guns with hoppes grease and oil and know they will be in same shape next time I pull em out of box and want to shoot them.
1119708
no, you need the .308 boresnake . Hoppe's 24011 BoreSnake Rifle Bore Cleaner, M-16, .22-.223 Caliber, 5.56mm then select .308.
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I can't really tell you for sure if it's the detergent or a non-detergent oil. It works great it cleans up easy I use an all natural plant-based substance with no chemicals called gunzilla to do my cleaning.. yes it can lubricate and protect but on my guns I use hoppes to lubricate. Now when I get into more of my expensive weapons like my colt M or Sig Sauer I will use Ballistol as a cleaner protectant and lubricate because it leaves a Teflon coating on the metallic parts . On the rifle I just spray it down the barrel let it run around in a down position and get my bore snake once or twice I push it through and I'm done with the barrel that's it. easy it cleans with the Ballistol and the bore snake. I hope I was able to help you.
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I am assuming you are looking for the rifle version (which comes in a .308, see Hoppe's Boresnake Viper Rifle Bore Cleaner, item 24015V), not the pistol version.
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Viper does a great job in one pass. Bore looks like a mirror. Easy to use frequently so no buildup. Not used the Otis or rods and wire brushes since getting the BoreSnake.
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ABSOLUTELY NOT. You need a very specific pair of gloves, Hercules R8E Needlestick Resistant Glove, Size: XL. They're available here: http://www.pcgsafety.com/Products/HexArmor/3180-XL/16597/HEX3180-XL DO NOT tell them you want them to handle venomous snakes. If you do, they won't sell them to you. Tell them you need NEEDLE STICK PROTECTION solidly up to your elbows. Do not purchase any other HexArmor gloves for this purpose, those will NOT provide the protection you need. A hospital bill for a rattlesnake bite can easily run $150,000-
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I always coat my barrel with it as a rust preventative and to make fouling easier to remove, it seems to work well for that purpose. In my opinion a a bore cleaner like Hoppes 9 should still be used on occasion.