Cleaning rod or bore snake?

[WyoBull]

I have used all different methods of cleaning over the past 45 years. No one method has increased or decreased the accuracy of my rifles and my minimum standard to stay in my safe is 1/2 MOA.
I have never used a bore guide. I do use a Bore Snake at times between more thorough cleanings.
What I do know is if you ask 10 people how they clean and what works best, you will get 10 different answers.
Do what works for you and don’t worry about what the so called “experts” try to tell you.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

@Ontario Hunter - you stated above that you “CAN”T RECALL” coworkers getting Alzheimer’s ?? That’s a “symptom” right there !! Be careful

I do know what planet I'm on ... most of the time. My cognitive abilities post aluminum plant were sufficient to obtain an MA and PhD so all that ore dust and fluoride apparently didn't accelerate dementia significantly.

 

[HankBuck]

I do know what planet I'm on ... most of the time. My cognitive abilities post aluminum plant were sufficient to obtain an MA and PhD so all that ore dust and fluoride apparently didn't accelerate dementia significantly.

@Ontario Hunter — yep, None of us can blame our dificiencies on chemicals…we are all a little bit “Off center”.

 

[Sheldor]

The main problem with a bore snake is that when (NOT IF) it gets stuck in the barrel you have a real problem. Further the soft snake will pick up abrasive material (yes, even if you shake it) where a steel rod is deliberately made hard so it won't do that, while it is still softer than the barrel.