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**CenterX** · 12-31-2011, 11:22 AM

Bigger may work or may lead to the snake wearing out early.
I use a .45 in my 9mm and it seems to be okay.
Unlike a .45 brush where the bristles pop out after stoking a 9mm, the bristles seem to have held up okay.
There are always haters in the crowd - can they repent? or better yet just stay silent?
You will soon find out.

Go bigger!

**Peter.Steele** · 12-31-2011, 11:48 AM

I've never had a problem using a .30 bore snake in Mosins. I've even used mine in 7.92x57, and never had a problem with it.

Reminds me though, I need to get one now for 9mm ...

**chris** · 12-31-2011, 12:05 PM

i have many of those in various calibers and love them all.

**JAGACIDA** · 12-31-2011, 5:41 PM

Great for a quick cleanup after a few rounds, I use them all, but I'd do a more intensive cleaning after a long session.

**icenix** · 12-31-2011, 9:56 PM

Does anyone know a legit place that had quality bore snakes for a good price? The ones I see here seem super expensive.

**Peter.Steele** · 12-31-2011, 10:43 PM

Originally posted by icenix

Does anyone know a legit place that had quality bore snakes for a good price? The ones I see here seem super expensive.

Bore Snake is a brand name, much like Kleenex, that has become almost a generic term for a category of product. That said, I'm not sure what you mean by "expensive." Amazon has the (genuine) .22/5.56 and .30 / .308 / 7.62 / .303 ones for right about $15.00.

**bigwhitetruck** · 01-01-2012, 3:15 PM

The .30 cal snake fits fine in my MN, but you should be fine if you go the next step up to the .32/8mm one.

**icenix** · 01-01-2012, 5:22 PM

Originally posted by Peter.Steele

Bore Snake is a brand name, much like Kleenex, that has become almost a generic term for a category of product. That said, I'm not sure what you mean by "expensive." Amazon has the (genuine) .22/5.56 and .30 / .308 / 7.62 / .303 ones for right about $15.00.

That's what I mean, they are like $26-$35 locally, so I guess I will have to go to Amazon. Good thing I have a gift card

**Nolyrics2** · 01-01-2012, 5:34 PM

If you have a valid student email address you can sign up for an Amazon Prime account for $40/year. It gives you unlimited free two-day shipping and access to Amazons instant streaming. If you buy 3 iteams from Amazon a year it pays for itself in shipping costs alone. I use it for a lot of my firearms needs/wants.

Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info

**johnclark** · 01-01-2012, 9:24 PM

what is the student email address exactly. Is it with .edu domain after "@"?

**icenix** · 01-01-2012, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by Nolyrics2

If you have a valid student email address you can sign up for an Amazon Prime account for $40/year. It gives you unlimited free two-day shipping and access to Amazons instant streaming. If you buy 3 iteams from Amazon a year it pays for itself in shipping costs alone. I use it for a lot of my firearms needs/wants.

Check it out: http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info

True, but if you spend $25 or more shipping is free anyway on most items, and it isn't hard spending $25, especially on gun stuff.

**vintagearms** · 01-01-2012, 11:14 PM

I have the Otis tactical bore cleaning system. Works great!

**Quinc** · 01-02-2012, 11:06 AM

Originally posted by Peter.Steele

Bore Snake is a brand name, much like Kleenex, that has become almost a generic term for a category of product. That said, I'm not sure what you mean by "expensive." Amazon has the (genuine) .22/5.56 and .30 / .308 / 7.62 / .303 ones for right about $15.00.

Can you provide a link to any other brands besides Hoppes?