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The BoreSnake has earned its reputation as one of the fastest ways to clean a barrel, and this Viper Den version brings that pull-through simplicity to your large-diameter .50 and .54 caliber rifles and muzzleloaders. Instead of fussing with a rod, brush, jag, and a stack of patches, you drop the weighted brass end down the bore, give it a pull, and let the braided cord do the scrubbing. One pass loosens the big particles, the integrated bronze brush digs out carbon fouling, and the wide cleaning tail sweeps the barrel with far more surface area than a single patch ever could.
The Viper design steps things up over the original BoreSnake by adding an extra bronze brush for roughly 50% more scrubbing power, which comes in handy when you're dealing with the heavier fouling that big-bore and black powder shooting tends to leave behind. A cone-shaped bore guide on the leading end helps feed the cord into the barrel cleanly, and the pull cord runs straight into the brushes for solid strength when you're tugging it through a tight bore. There's also a marked lubrication zone so you can lay down a light coat of oil on the same pass.
The "Den" is the part that makes this one easy to keep around. It's a compact clear case with a built-in handle, and the lid snaps into the case and doubles as a pull handle when you're working. Toss it in a range bag, a truck box, or a backpack and your snake stays contained instead of collecting grit at the bottom of your gear. When the cord gets dirty enough, it's machine washable, so you can rinse it out and put it right back to work.
A lot of folks keep one of these for quick cleanups at the range or in the field, then follow up with a full rod-and-brush session at home. Add your favorite bore solvent to the front of the cord and a little oil toward the tail, and you've got a scrub, clean, and lube job handled in a single pull.
Apply a bit of bore solvent to the front section of the cord and a little oil toward the tail, then drop the weighted brass end down the bore. The cone-shaped guide feeds it in, and you pull the cord straight through from breech to muzzle. Most folks run it through a few passes for a thorough scrub, and you can add more solvent between pulls if the fouling is heavy.
The Viper adds an extra bronze brush for about 50% more scrubbing power, which helps with tougher carbon and black powder fouling. It also has a cone-shaped bore guide for easier insertion and a cord attached directly to the brushes for added strength. The Den version bundles it with a compact storage case whose lid doubles as a pull handle.
Yes, this model is sized for .50 to .54 caliber rifles and muzzleloaders, so it covers common big-bore black powder guns in that range. The brass weight on the pull cord is stamped with the size so you can confirm at a glance. If your bore falls outside that window, Hoppe's makes the Viper Den in other caliber sizes.
You can. The cord is machine washable, so once it's loaded up with fouling you can rinse or wash it and hang it to dry. A common tip is to run it in an old sock or a small container to keep the loose fibers from clinging to everything, then it's ready to go again.
| UPC | 026285001396 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 24020VD |
| Caliber/Gauge | .50 Caliber |
| Length | 5.4500 |
| Product Type | Bore Cleaner Rope |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.265 |
| Style | Rifle |
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