Description
The BoreSnake has earned its reputation as one of the fastest ways to clean a barrel, and the Viper Den version keeps everything folks love while adding a home for it. This one is sized for 6mm, .240, .243, and .244 caliber rifles, so it drops right into a .243 Winchester, .244 Remington, or .240 Weatherby Magnum. Instead of digging through your kit for rods and a stack of patches, you thread the brass weight down the bore, pull, and let the braided rope do the work in a single pass.
What Sets the Viper Den Apart
The Viper carries more scrubbing muscle than the original BoreSnake, using an integrated bronze brush that grabs carbon fouling as it travels through the bore. Behind the brush, the woven tail clears out loose debris with a surface area many times larger than a standard patch. A cone-shaped guide on the leading end makes it easier to feed through the barrel, and the brass weight is stamped with the caliber so you always know which snake you're grabbing. There's also a dedicated lubrication zone built into the rope that carries oil down the bore as you pull.
Using the BoreSnake Viper
Most people give the bore a shot of solvent or CLP, let it sit a minute, then run the snake through two or three times until it comes out clean. Drop the brass weight in from the chamber end, feed it out the muzzle, and pull it straight through following the path a bullet would take. When it gets grimy, the whole thing is machine washable and solvent resistant, so you can rinse it, hang it to dry, and keep using it for years.
The Den Case
The part that makes this one handy is the Den itself. It's a compact clear case that snaps shut to protect the snake in a range bag or pack, and the lid pulls double duty as a grip handle for pulling the rope through. Toss it in your bag and you've got a fast field cleaning setup ready whenever you finish a range trip.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Model: BoreSnake Viper Den
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24012VD
- UPC: 026285001334
- Caliber Fit: 6mm / .240 / .243 / .244
- Product Type: Bore Cleaner Rope
- Style: Rifle
- Brush Material: Bronze
- Bore Guide: Cone-shaped leading end
- Weight: Brass, caliber-stamped
- Care: Machine washable, solvent resistant
- Quantity: 1
What’s Included
- Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper bore cleaning rope (6mm/.240/.243/.244)
- Compact Den carrying case with integrated pull handle
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does this BoreSnake Viper Den fit?
This model is built for 6mm and .240, .243, and .244 caliber rifles. That covers popular rounds like the .243 Winchester, .244 Remington, and .240 Weatherby Magnum. The brass weight is stamped with the caliber so it's easy to keep track of if you own several sizes.
Do I need solvent to use the BoreSnake Viper?
You can run it dry, but most people get better results adding a little solvent or CLP. A common approach is to spray the bore, let it soak for a minute, then pull the snake through two or three times until it comes out clean. The Viper also has a lubrication zone that carries oil down the bore as it passes.
Can the BoreSnake Viper be washed and reused?
Yes. It's solvent resistant and machine washable, so once it gets dirty you can rinse it out and hang it to dry. Plenty of owners have kept the same snake going for years with regular cleaning.
What's the point of the Den case?
The Den is a compact clear case that snaps shut to keep the snake protected and contained in a range bag or backpack. The lid doubles as a pull handle, giving you a solid grip when you run the rope through the barrel. It keeps a used, oily snake from getting the rest of your gear messy.




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