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Thread: Hoppe's 9 BoreSnake

  1. 26-08-2013, 04:47 PM #1
    sakkaranz
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    Hoppe's 9 BoreSnake

    what is the general opinion of these esp on small bore ...
    do they work well without damaging bore ? thanks
    shooting .17 ackley hornet so size dos'nt matter
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  3. 26-08-2013, 04:53 PM #2
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    I always keep one in my day bag for extended trips
    Is 308 smallbore?
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  4. 26-08-2013, 04:55 PM #3
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    twice size of mine
    shooting .17 ackley hornet so size dos'nt matter
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  5. 26-08-2013, 05:06 PM #4
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    I use them all the time. Brushes are made of brass aren't they meaning they are softer than the barrel and should be sacrificial?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sakkaranz View Post
    twice size of mine
    I wouldn't say that twice!

    I have one for black Beauty (.260), does the trick, nice and light and small so can take in the field with me too.
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    Yep .308 is small bore.
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    Velocity is thrilling,but diameter does the real killing.
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