Does the Boresnake need to be cleaned when done? Or ever? If so, then how do you clean it?
1405045
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.
1405046
Yes. I clean my in hot soapy water after 2 or 3 uses depending on how dirty my weapon was..
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
703146
Well you will need pellets and chamber lube and oil. and you will need some kind of cleaning rod,or cleaning pellets.myself i use otis cleaning system for all of my weapons. I hope this helps you out. GOOD sHOOTING!!But having shot this gun and others, I prefer the Hornet!!!
1614359
All of my BoreSnakes have short metal bristles. They are not as dense in their configuration as a traditional bore brush, but it does the job for a gun that is not overly dirty with copper or lead fouling. On an M1A, this is the only easy way to clean from the mechanism out the barrel, pulling the fouling away from the chamber.
894902
I usually just breathe on it and then polish it of with a towel. Works great! If the kids were using it with jelly fingers *sigh* I use a damp cloth to clean it off (without any cleaner or soap).
2185419
As Woo-man described, just like a syringe. When done, be sure to thoroughly rinse out the needle tip by running warm water through the needle (it may take a minute for the water to push the bait out of the needle). If not, it will get clogged and you'll be unable to use it again.
655576
Always do prep....clean with wire brush as best as possible....remove any oil or grease by cleaning with denatured alcohol or some comparable solvent
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.
2178655
There is no need to clean the unit after each kill since there is no blood common with snap traps. If you wish to clean the unit, insure the power switch is off before inserting anything inside. A simple counter wipe or paper towel with Windex or similar cleaning fluid would be adequate. I would not recommend any harsh scrubbing as this may damage the electrical wires connected to the metal plates.
774020
I have had mine for a year or more. I brush off the dirt outside, then run it under hot water and wipe it dry. I leave it out for a couple of hours before returning it to its' holster. It seems fine so far.
1873431
Cleaning the gun can help remove any discharge that accumulates. I clean it after a couple days just to keep it in good working order. If it continues you might want to take it in for service; sometimes it could be something else only a qualified service location can address.
2048292
I've never needed to. Cleanup is easy! Fill it part way with water and a couple drops of dish soap, run on mix for 30 sec, rinse. All clean!
2260807
Cleaning is super easy. Especially if you put a plastic bag in the pulp catcher in the back. That way, you don't have to bother washing that part out. Everything else pretty much rinses out with hot water, except the blade itself. You'll need a cleaning brush to clean it off.
326039
You want cleaner to break up residue in the barrel before using the bore brush. That is why you use the a patch with cleaning solution first. You can use the patch 6 times. Each side of the patch has 3 separate locations where you can insert the bore snake, if done properly it can be used 6 times.
1583897
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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You need to be careful when cleaning this knife as I lost all the bristles on one side of my dish brush, LOL! I use dish soap and very hot water. I gently and carefully wipe the blade, while trying to not lose a finger. Blood and guts are only hard to clean off if you let them dry on the blade. Part of your prep when cleaning game should be a large bowl of water and a rag so you can keep your blade relatively clean during butchering. I have done chickens and rabbits with my buddy's mora and I cleaned it pristine BEFORE we even put the meat in the freezer. Warning, Blood can etch carbon steel, but they aren't supposed to be pretty, they are supposed to cut. You need to be careful when cleaning this knife as I lost all the bristles on one side of my dish brush, LOL! I use dish soap and very hot water. I gently and carefully wipe the blade, while trying to not lose a finger. Blood and guts are only hard to clean off if you let them dry on the blade. Part of your prep when cleaning game should be a large bowl of water and a rag so you can keep your blade relatively clean during butchering. I have done chickens and rabbits with my buddy's mora and I cleaned it pristine BEFORE we even put the meat in the freezer. Warning, Blood can etch carbon... » Read More You need to be careful when cleaning this knife as I lost all the bristles on one side of my dish brush, LOL! I use dish soap and very hot water. I gently and carefully wipe the blade, while trying to not lose a finger. Blood and guts are only hard to clean off if you let them dry on the blade. Part of your prep when cleaning game should be a large bowl of water and a rag so you can keep your blade relatively clean during butchering. I have done chickens and rabbits with my buddy's mora and I cleaned it pristine BEFORE we even put the meat in the freezer. Warning, Blood can etch carbon steel, but they aren't supposed to be pretty, they are supposed to cut. « Show Less
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.