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The BoreSnake Viper is about as recognizable as gun cleaning gear gets, and this Den version bundles the .22/.223/5.56mm rifle snake with a slick little carrying case that keeps everything organized. If you shoot an AR-15, M4, or anything else chambered in these calibers, it's a fast way to knock down carbon fouling without breaking out the rods, jags, and a pile of patches after every range trip.
The way it works is simple. You drop the brass weighted end (stamped with the caliber so you grab the right one every time) through the chamber, then pull the whole snake through in the direction the bullet travels to protect your rifling. A cone-shaped bore guide leads the way for easy insertion, integrated bronze brushes scrub out the crud, and the woven tail follows behind with roughly 160 times the surface area of a standard patch to wipe things down. The Viper design packs in more brush cleaning power than the original BoreSnake, so you're getting a more thorough pass.
The Den is the real upgrade here. It's a compact clear case with a lid that snaps off and doubles as a pull handle, which gives you something solid to grip instead of wrapping cord around your fingers. When you're done, the snake coils back into the case and the lid clicks shut, so it stays clean and doesn't unravel in the bottom of your bag.
For best results, flood the bore with a solvent or CLP first and give it a few minutes to work before you pull the snake through. A few passes after a range session handles the majority of routine maintenance, especially on chrome-lined AR barrels. When the snake eventually gets grimy, toss it in the washing machine and it comes back ready to go for many more cleanings. For heavy copper fouling or a deep bench clean, you'll still want a rod and brush, but for quick, reliable field maintenance this thing earns its spot in the range bag.
Yes. This model is sized for .22, .223 Remington, and 5.56mm NATO barrels, which covers AR-15, M4, and M16 pattern rifles. The caliber is stamped right on the brass weight so you can confirm the correct snake at a glance.
Make sure the firearm is unloaded, then flood the bore with a solvent or CLP and let it sit for a few minutes. Drop the weighted end through the chamber and pull the snake through in the direction the bullet travels to preserve the rifling. A few passes usually does the trick for routine cleaning, and the lid of the Den snaps off to give you a solid pull handle.
Absolutely. The Viper is machine washable and built to be used until the bronze bristles wear out. After 20 or 30 uses it gets black and oily, but a quick trip through the wash brings it back close to new so you get a lot of life out of one snake.
For fast field and range maintenance, it handles the bulk of your routine cleaning in a fraction of the time. For a deep bench cleaning or stubborn copper fouling every several hundred rounds, you'll still want a dedicated rod, brush, and solvent. Most folks keep both and reach for the Viper for quick knockdowns.
| UPC | 026285001327 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24011VD |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 Caliber |
| Length | 4.1500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Bore Cleaner Rope |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.14 |
| Style | Rifle |
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