Hoppe’s BoreSnake Den 16 Gauge Shotgun Bore Cleaner

Description

The Hoppe's BoreSnake Den takes the fastest bore cleaner around and gives it a proper home. Instead of dealing with rods, jags, and a fistful of patches, you drop the weighted brass tip down your 16 gauge barrel and pull the whole rope through. One pass loosens the heavy stuff, the integrated bronze brush scrubs out carbon fouling, and the braided tail sweeps everything clean behind it. Add a few drops of your favorite solvent to the front of the rope and a little oil to the back, and you've cleaned and conditioned the bore in one motion.

What Sets the BoreSnake Den Apart

The big draw here is the Den case itself. The lid doubles as a pull handle that snaps right into the clear body for storage, so there's no more wrapping the cord around your hand or hunting for the pull tab in the bottom of your bag. When you're done, the whole thing tucks away and keeps the brush from picking up grit and lint between cleanings. It's small enough to ride along in a range bag, a backpack, or a truck console without taking up real estate.

Why the 16 Gauge BoreSnake Works

The cleaning tail on a BoreSnake gives you a scrubbing surface roughly 160 times larger than a standard patch, which is why it does in one pass what usually takes several passes with a rod. This one is sized specifically for 16 gauge shotguns, so the brush and floss make good contact with the bore for a real clean rather than a loose swipe. Built from brass, cotton, and nylon with a phosphor bronze brush, it's washable and reusable, so a single BoreSnake lasts through a lot of cleanings.

For upland hunters running a classic sixteen, or anyone who just wants a fast wipe-down after a day of clays, this is about as simple as barrel maintenance gets. Toss it in your kit and you'll always have a quick clean within reach.