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Cleaning a 12 gauge barrel does not need to be a whole production. The Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper Den turns it into a one-pass job: drop the brass weight through the breech, grab the cord, and pull the woven snake straight through. As it travels the bore, the tail sweeps out loose debris while an integrated bronze brush scours away carbon fouling. That tail carries a huge cleaning surface compared to a single patch, which is a big reason the BoreSnake earned its reputation as one of the quickest bore cleaners around.
The Viper upgrade is all about brushes. Where the original BoreSnake runs a single bronze brush, the Viper packs extra brushes into the weave for roughly 50 percent more scrubbing power on every pass. There's a dedicated lubrication zone built into the snake, so you can add a few drops of your favorite Hoppe's solvent or oil and let it deposit down the bore as you pull. The whole thing is machine washable, so when it loads up with fouling you toss it in the wash and it comes back ready for the next range trip.
The "Den" is the part folks tend to appreciate most. It's a compact clear case that snaps shut and keeps your snake clean and contained inside a range bag, truck box, or gun cabinet between cleanings. The lid doubles as a pull handle, and the kit includes a T-handle to give you a solid grip when drawing the snake through a long shotgun barrel. The brass weight on the pull cord is stamped with the size, so if you own snakes in a few gauges and calibers, you'll never mix them up.
This one is sized specifically for 12 gauge shotguns, whether that's a pump gun, semi-auto, or an over/under. Keep one in the truck for post-hunt cleanup or tuck it in the range bag for a quick swab between rounds of clays.
You can pull it through dry for a quick swab, but you'll get the best results by adding a few drops of bore solvent or oil to the dedicated lubrication zone first. The snake then carries that cleaner down the barrel as it passes through. A little Hoppe's No. 9 or an Elite gun cleaner pairs perfectly with it.
The Viper is machine washable, so when it loads up with carbon and fouling you can toss it in the wash to freshen it up. Tossing it in a laundry bag and letting it air dry helps it last longer. It's also solvent resistant, so the cleaning chemicals won't break it down.
No, this particular Viper Den is sized specifically for 12 gauge bores. Hoppe's makes BoreSnakes for just about every gauge and caliber out there, so you'd want the matching size for a 20 gauge, .410, or any rifle and pistol you own. The brass weight is stamped with the size to help keep them sorted.
Yes, as long as the barrel is 12 gauge, the Viper Den works across action types. Just make sure the firearm is unloaded, then drop the weighted end through the breech end and pull it out the muzzle. One or two passes is usually all it takes for a quick clean.
| UPC | 026285001426 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24035VD |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Length | 5.5000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Bore Cleaner Rope |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.29 |
| Style | Shotgun |
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