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The Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper Den takes the fastest bore cleaner on the planet and gives it a proper home. Built for .308 and .30 caliber rifles, this one-pass system runs an integrated set of bronze brushes through the bore to scrub out carbon fouling, then the long woven tail follows behind to clear loose debris. That tail packs around 160 times the surface area of a standard patch, so you get a genuinely clean barrel without a rod, a pile of dirty patches, or brushes that wander off and disappear.
The Viper upgrade adds a third bronze brush for roughly 50% more scrubbing power than the original BoreSnake, which matters if you shoot a lot and let fouling build up between cleanings. A cone-shaped bore guide on the leading end drops the weighted tip straight into the chamber, and the brass weight is stamped with the caliber so you always grab the right snake. There's a marked lubrication zone too, so you can add a touch of oil and lay down a light film as the snake passes through.
The real story here is the Den itself. It's a compact clear case that snaps shut tight and protects the snake from the grime at the bottom of your range bag. The lid doubles as a T-handle that clicks into the case for storage, which gives you a solid grip for pulling the snake through instead of wrapping the cord around your knuckles.
Most folks flood the bore with solvent or CLP, let it sit while the chemistry does its work, then run the snake through a few times until it pulls clean. Feed it in the same direction the bullet travels to protect your rifling, and never saw it back and forth. When the snake gets dirty, toss it in warm soapy water or a wash bag in the machine and hang it to dry. Do that and it'll keep going until the bristles finally wear out.
This model is sized for .308 and .30 caliber rifle bores, which covers popular chamberings like .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .300 Win Mag. The brass weight is stamped with the size, so it's easy to confirm you've grabbed the right snake. If you shoot several calibers, it's worth keeping a matching BoreSnake for each one.
Yes, the snake works best paired with a bore cleaner. A common approach is to flood the bore with solvent or CLP, let it sit so the chemistry can break down fouling, then pull the snake through a few times until it comes out clean. The integrated bronze brushes handle the scrubbing while the tail swabs everything out.
It's machine washable and solvent resistant, so you can drop it in a wash bag and run it through the washer, then hang it to air dry. Plenty of folks just hand wash it in warm soapy water and rinse. Let it dry completely before storing it back in the Den, and it'll last until the bronze bristles wear down.
The Viper adds a third bronze brush for roughly 50% more scrubbing power than the original, plus a cone-shaped bore guide on the leading end for easier insertion. The Den version also includes the storage case with a lid that snaps in as a pull handle. It's the same fast one-pass concept, just with more cleaning muscle and better packability.
| UPC | 026285001358 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24015VD |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30 Caliber |
| Length | 4.1500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Bore Cleaner Rope |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.15 |
| Style | Rifle |
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