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

 

 

 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

 

 

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Don't double post dude.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Thanks guys, & sorry for the double post.

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

Nothing beats a rod and a brush.

Nothing beats a rod and a brush.

+1 on that

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.

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

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

Those are nice

Gotta lube them good with whatever you use.

 

Good advice for many areas of life.

Good advice for many areas of life.

Agreed .....lol

Grease it up and put a propeller on it.

 

 

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