Bore snake question

[anutile 0]

 

 

Can I use a .223 bore snake to clean a .17hmr?

[anutile 0]

 

 

 

Can a bore snake for a .223 be used to clean a .17hmr?

[djg0770 481]

Not likely.  Brush will probably be too fat for the bore.

[tattooo 220]

Haven't tried but think it'll be too fat

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

They make .17 caliber bore snakes - use that. You don't even want to attempt a .22 in a .17 bore. If the cord breaks it is next to impossible to get the snake out of the barrel. Hasn't happened to me, but I've read some threads on other boards.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[Vicious 138]

They make .17 caliber bore snakes - use that. You don't even want to attempt a .22 in a .17 bore. If the cord breaks it is next to impossible to get the snake out of the barrel. Hasn't happened to me, but I've read some threads on other boards.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I'm one of those threads. I had one break on me in my Garand barrel (correct size). Not a fun experience.

[bhunted 887]

Gotta lube them good with whatever you use. In my case, G96 in barrel and all over snake.

 

 

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[djg0770 481]

Don't double post dude.

 

 

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I merged your two posts.  Please do not double post.

[anutile 0]

 

 

 

Thanks guys, & sorry for the double post.

[fatty 241]

I got a bore snake stuck in a 10/22 a long while ago...  was a huge pain in the ass getting it out

[usnmars 136]

Nothing beats a rod and a brush.

[tattooo 220]

Nothing beats a rod and a brush.

+1 on that

[JackDaWack 2,895]

Nothing beats a rod and a brush.

While i agree, the otis metal braided boresnakes work very good, and they have a .17 head attachment.

[tattooo 220]

Yeah they are good for between cleans but I like a brush for a deeper clean

[JackDaWack 2,895]

Brush:

http://www.amazon.com/Otis-Technology-Brush-Thread-FG-317/dp/B0012B1AKK

 

Patch holder:

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Shot-17-Caliber-20-Caliber-Holder/dp/B00CFYASD8/ref=pd_bxgy_200_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0MRCB8XVX8ECN87EAB62

[tattooo 220]

Those are nice

[Handyman 5,682]

Gotta lube them good with whatever you use.

 

Good advice for many areas of life.

[tattooo 220]

Good advice for many areas of life.

Agreed .....lol

[bhunted 887]

Grease it up and put a propeller on it.

 

 

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