Description
The Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper Den takes the fastest bore cleaner on the planet and gives it a home you can toss in a range bag or glovebox. This version is sized for 9mm, .357, .380 and .38 caliber handguns, so one tool covers a lot of the pistols people actually carry and shoot. Drop the brass weight through the chamber, pull it out the muzzle, and the whole snake follows through in a single motion. No rods to screw together, no loose patches to fumble with.
What the Viper Den Brings Over the Original BoreSnake
The Viper design packs in extra brush material for roughly 50% more scrubbing power than the original BoreSnake. As it passes through, the integrated bronze brush bites into carbon fouling while the braided tail sweeps out the loosened junk, with a surface area many times larger than a single patch. There's also a dedicated section that carries and deposits lubricant along the bore, so you can knock out cleaning and a light oiling in the same pull. A cone-shaped guide on the leading end helps thread it through cleanly, and the brass weight is stamped with the caliber so you always grab the right one.
Why the Den Case Earns Its Spot in the Bag
The Den is a compact clear clamshell that snaps shut to keep your snake clean between uses. The lid pops off and works as a T-style pull handle, which gives you something solid to grab instead of wrapping the cord around your hand. Snap it back in place when you're done and everything travels together. It's the kind of small touch that makes you more likely to run a quick pass after a range session instead of putting it off.
The snake itself is solvent resistant and machine washable, so when it gets grimy you can rinse it out and keep using it for a long time. Pair it with your favorite Hoppe's solvent and gun oil and you've got a fast, packable cleaning setup for everyday carry guns and range pistols alike.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Model: BoreSnake Viper Den
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24002VD
- UPC: 026285001297
- Caliber Compatibility: 9mm / .357 / .380 / .38
- Style: Pistol
- Product Type: Bore Cleaner Rope
- Brush Material: Bronze
- Cord Material: Nylon
- Case: Clear clamshell Den with T-handle lid
- Quantity: 1
- Length: 4.15 in
- Shipping Weight: 0.155 lb
What’s Included
- Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper (9mm/.357/.380/.38) with integrated bronze brush and cone-shaped bore guide
- Reusable Snake Den carrying case with T-handle/pull-handle lid
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does this BoreSnake Viper Den fit?
This model is made for 9mm, .357, .380 and .38 caliber pistols. The brass weight is stamped with the caliber range so you can confirm you've got the right snake at a glance. For other calibers, Hoppe's makes Viper Dens in matching sizes.
How is the Viper different from the original BoreSnake?
The Viper adds an extra section of brush material, giving it around 50% more scrubbing power than the original BoreSnake. It still works as a one-pass pull-through, but you get more bronze bristle contact and a stronger cord. It also comes with the Den case, which the standard snake doesn't.
How does the Den case work as a pull handle?
The lid of the clear clamshell case detaches and has a T-handle design built in. After you drop the brass weight through the barrel and pull the cord out the muzzle, you loop the cord through the handle and use it to pull the snake through in one smooth motion. When you're finished, the handle snaps back into the case for storage.
Can you wash the BoreSnake and reuse it?
Yes. The snake is solvent resistant and machine washable, so once it loads up with fouling and oil you can clean it and keep using it. That makes it a long-term tool rather than a throwaway, and the Den case keeps it protected between sessions.



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