The Hoppe's Bore Snake Viper Pistol Bore Cleaner: I understand how the item works, but once the item it's self gets built up with grim or is dirty, what is the best way to clean it?
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Warm water, a little dish soap, and elbow grease - small amounts of soap go a long way. Wring and let dry. It helps to wash these at least every few gun cleans, instead of waiting to let it get completely caked and greasy.
1556499
Bore snake doesnt need the bore guide. The bore guide in combination with a good rod and bore cleaner is better...in my opinion. I like using a bore paste in combination with Rand CLP or Ogre Enviroclean.
622529
I works well on my .357 stainless guns.Good rod makes cleaning easy.I have several so I can run a jag on one and a brass brush or tornado on the other.
520797
I have never actually cleaned the barrel. I use something called "SPRING CYLINDER OIL". This was highly recommended in the instruction manual of another co2 gun I purchased. I have had this pistol for awhile and it has been working beautifully. All you do is place a drop of oil on the tip of the co2 every time you install a new one. I must say the oil is hard to find and a little expensive. A 1 oz. bottle cost me $15.99 but it works great.
1584628
I use the Hornady cleaner, I believe it does both, because my guns have a combo of stainless and blued.I looked at the label, and it says safe for all metals.
446017
simple--pull the snake through the bore--(small end first). do this 3 or 4 times after shooting n ur gun. as far as oiling the gun--do that after u use ur bore snake. it works on revolvers, semi auto pistols and carbine rifles--i use my 9mm bore snake (same apparently as 357) on all my 9mm's. also depending on the gun, make and model would depend on where and when u oil it and if necessary field strip it to clean them after so many thousands of rounds shot. naturally revolvers are the easiest and most reliable far as jams go. so dont sweat it--pull the snake through the barrels 3 or 4 times after u shoot and u will do great :) simple--pull the snake through the bore--(small end first). do this 3 or 4 times after shooting n ur gun. as far as oiling the gun--do that after u use ur bore snake. it works on revolvers, semi auto pistols and carbine rifles--i use my 9mm bore snake (same apparently as 357) on all my 9mm's. also depending on the gun, make and model would depend on where and when u oil it and if necessary field strip it to clean them after so many thousands of rounds shot. naturally revolvers are the easiest and most reliable far as jams go. so dont sweat it--pull the snake through the barrels 3 or 4 times... » Read More simple--pull the snake through the bore--(small end first). do this 3 or 4 times after shooting n ur gun. as far as oiling the gun--do that after u use ur bore snake. it works on revolvers, semi auto pistols and carbine rifles--i use my 9mm bore snake (same apparently as 357) on all my 9mm's. also depending on the gun, make and model would depend on where and when u oil it and if necessary field strip it to clean them after so many thousands of rounds shot. naturally revolvers are the easiest and most reliable far as jams go. so dont sweat it--pull the snake through the barrels 3 or 4 times after u shoot and u will do great :) « Show Less
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If you don't clean them, they get filthy with carbon fouling and will leave some of this residue in the bores of your guns when used. I just hand-wash them in a sink with soap and hot water after every few uses.
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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.
650276
I would recommend the thicker Tipton cleaning rod 27 to 45 caliber rod. The rod itself does no cleaning. You will also need a .30 caliber jag and brush along with assorted cleaning supplies. I prefer Birchwood Casey bore cleaner but any cleaner made for nitro fouling should work. You will also need some good patches. Hoppe's patches I find to be to thin. Try some thicker cotton ones.
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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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This unit can easily handle the slides on most handguns as well as revolvers. I have cleaned parts from my AR-15, as well as my Glocks, Springfield XD, and Beretta pistols Normally, plastic or wood parts (grips) should be removed and the cleaning action is better with a basic teardown of the weapon. ONE CAVEAT - You must NOT use the Brass Cleaning Solution used for cleaning spent Brass! Hornady also makes a Gun Cleaning Solution to use instead. It also works for most steel and Stainless steel items. If one is into Clock Repair, then you would use the Brass Cleaner and not the Gun Cleaner Solution.
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The Snake bore cleaner does not replace the Rod and brass brushes for cleaning your gun. It is for when you are out shooting, (many rounds) that it is a easy and fast way to keep your guns clean and shooting good. I would not use a electric drill with the rods to clean a gun. It should only take a few times down the barrel to clean the bore. Be careful you could damage the bore using a drill less control.
1556500
The Bore snake is more for a quick cleaning after a short range session, the bore guide is for use with a cleaning rod, I use the guide for a more detailed cleaning at home if needed, the bore guide protects the bore from getting banged up while running the cleaning rod through the chamber, I have both and use as mentioned. You do not need the bore guide if you only plan on using the bore snake.
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I haven't used the rifle too much yet, but there shouldn't be too much maintenance. Wiping the gun down after shhoting with a cleaan rag and gun oil will keep the gun looking good for years to come. Occationally lubing the pivot point and chamber as instructed should keep the rifle functioning well. This should just be a few drops every few thousand shots, too much oil will lead to detonations and reduce the rifle life.
1928256
I clean my EAA Witness Elite in mine. Pick up some of the gun cleaner solution though, I used just water and dawn, it did a great job but the metal started to rust before I could get it all dried off and sprayed down with tri flow. Its the same cleaner that Hornaday sells just a lot less. I clean all kinds of things in it, from cpu heat sinks to handguns
51166
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.
1529033
Keeping the barrel clean is the important thing... Even at the range you should pass a couple of patches through it and after using your gun give it a good barrel cleaning... a neglected and pitted barrel is the end of that gun.. These patches are a great part of the cleaning sequence that needs to be maintained. Guns are like your teeth: Neglect them and they'll soon be useless.