Description
Keeping a rifle barrel clean shouldn't eat up your whole afternoon, and the Hoppe's BoreSnake Viper Den makes it about as quick as it gets. This version is sized for 7mm, .270, and .284 caliber rifles, and it takes everything folks like about the original BoreSnake and adds a little muscle. One pass drops the weighted brass end down the bore, you pull it through, and the barrel comes out clean and ready to go again. No rods, no fumbling with a stack of patches.
What Sets the Viper Den Apart
The Viper upgrade is where this one earns its keep. Instead of a single brush, it runs three integrated bronze brushes woven right into the floss for roughly fifty percent more scrubbing power than a standard BoreSnake. A cone-shaped bore guide on the leading end helps it feed into the bore without a fight, and the pull cord attaches straight to the brushes for extra strength when you're really leaning into a fouled barrel. There's a marked lubrication zone too, so you can add a few drops of your favorite Hoppe's cleaner or CLP and let the snake do the loosening, scrubbing, and swabbing in one motion.
The Den Case in Everyday Use
The Den is the part hunters and range regulars tend to appreciate most. It's a compact clear case that snaps shut to keep the snake clean and contained between sessions, and the lid pops off to serve as a T-handle for a solid grip while you pull. That means no more digging around a range bag for a tangled, grimy rope. It tucks neatly into a pack or bag, so it's easy to bring along to the field or the bench.
The BoreSnake itself is machine washable and solvent resistant, so once the fouling builds up you can toss it in the wash and keep using it until the bronze bristles wear out. The brass weight is stamped with the caliber size, which is a small touch that saves you second-guessing which snake you grabbed. For quick maintenance after a hunt or a light range day, it's tough to beat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hoppe's
- Model: BoreSnake Viper Den
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24014VD
- UPC: 026285001341
- Caliber/Gauge: 7mm / .270 / .284
- Firearm Type: Rifle
- Product Type: Bore Cleaner Rope
- Brushes: Three integrated bronze brushes
- Bore Guide: Cone-shaped leading end
- Cleaning Power: 50% more than standard BoreSnake
- Care: Machine washable, solvent resistant
- Length: 4.15 in (packaged)
- Quantity: 1
What’s Included
- BoreSnake Viper rifle bore cleaner (7mm/.270/.284)
- Den storage case with lid that doubles as a pull handle
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers does the BoreSnake Viper Den fit?
This model is built for rifles chambered in 7mm, .270, and .284, and it also works well for .280. The brass weight is stamped with the caliber size so you can grab the right snake at a glance. If you shoot multiple calibers, Hoppe's makes the Viper Den in a full range of sizes.
How is the Viper different from a regular BoreSnake?
The Viper uses the same one-pass pull-through design but adds a third bronze brush for roughly fifty percent more cleaning power. It also has a cone-shaped bore guide up front that makes feeding the snake into the barrel easier, plus a pull cord attached directly to the brushes for added strength. It's the same idea as the original, just built to scrub harder.
Can you wash the BoreSnake Viper Den and reuse it?
Yes. The snake is machine washable and solvent resistant, so when it gets loaded up with fouling you can toss it in the wash and keep going. You can use it until the bronze bristles are worn down and no longer effective.
What's the Den case actually for?
The Den is a compact clear case that keeps the snake clean and contained between cleanings and stops it from tangling in your range bag. The lid snaps off and works as a T-handle, giving you a solid grip while you pull the snake through. It's a nice packable setup for taking to the range or into the field.





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