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    Bore Snake Cleaning?

    I just picked up a Bore Snake for my AR15. What is the proper way to clean a Bore Snake? I want to ensure I clean them properly so when I clean my firearms the next time, I won't be using a dirty cleaning product.

    What cleaning technique do you use for your Bore Snakes?

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    I have always used warm water and dish soap (Dawn).

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    I just toss them in with the rest of my gun cleaning rags in the laundry machine. Seems to work okay.

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    Quote Originally Posted by midSCarolina View Post
    I have always used warm water and dish soap (Dawn).
    Quote Originally Posted by Grand58742 View Post
    I just toss them in with the rest of my gun cleaning rags in the laundry machine. Seems to work okay.
    These.

    Key points are to isolate them from other laundry to avoid contaminating stuff with gun cleaners and oils. If you throw them in a washing machine, use a mesh laundry bag / lingerie bag.

    Can't say I've cleaned my boresnakes much. Much more a device to get excess and chunks out, rather than achieve any measure of real cleanliness.
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    I use an old plastic gallon milk jug - fill with hot water and dawn - throw the bore snake in shake it real well (cap on) Then let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Rinse well - hang to dry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skintop911 View Post


    Can't say I've cleaned my boresnakes much. Much more a device to get excess and chunks out, rather than achieve any measure of real cleanliness.
    Exactly. I see it as a interim touch-up device and field expedient, not for terminal cleaning. I don't think I've ever cleaned a bore snake. If I were going to, I like the milk jug/dawn trick.

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    I use Dawn as well fwiw. It does a hell of a job on grease and various other crap.

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    Wait. Wut? You are supposed to clean a bore snake I just buy new ones I laughed last night when I read a poster stating that he would never use a boresnake on his AR. Damn things are like manna from heaven!

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    Ive used them since they hit the market, but I know I've never cleaned one. I have bought new ones, but never cleaned them. Honestly, I didn't know you we're supposed to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Skintop911 View Post
    These.

    Key points are to isolate them from other laundry to avoid contaminating stuff with gun cleaners and oils. If you throw them in a washing machine, use a mesh laundry bag / lingerie bag.

    Can't say I've cleaned my boresnakes much. Much more a device to get excess and chunks out, rather than achieve any measure of real cleanliness.
    So I guess its ok to throw my bore snake in the wash in lingerie bag with my wifes panties and thongs?.......LOL. I better not! That will be the end of me.

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