I have 9mm, 40 cal and 45ACP. Do you guys think I could just buy the 45acp or 40 cal bore snake and use them for all calibers instead of buying all?
546632
They're pretty precise fits for each caliber...and I have several. I'm sure you could you can use the same "Snakes" for 9mm/38Sp; 45ACP/45Colt/460S&W; 40S&W;/10mm; etc. Good product...and quick.
546633
Believe they are bore specific Sir. They are very snug to the specific barrel
546634
I don't think the 45 would pull through your 9 or the 40. I have never tried it, so I don't know for sure. These are good for range cleaning, but they don't replace a real bore scrubbing.
546635
45 would work in all three, but it would be really tight in the 9mm. As there are wire brushes embedded in the snake, the 9mm may cause them to bend/smash so much that it might not work as well then in 45.
546636
They're pretty precise fits for each caliber...and I have several. I'm sure you could you can use the same "Snakes" for 9mm/38Sp; 45ACP/45Colt/460S&W; 40S&W/10mm; etc. Good product...and quick.
546637
my 40 cal works on my 9mm, i am sure your 45 will work on your 40 cal, and very good possibilty it will work on your 9 mm
546638
I have a 40 Cal. so I can't speak for the other Cal's but send Hoppe's customer service an email with your question and I'm sure you will get an answer from them. Good luck !!!
1119710
You should have no problem using the .30 Cal snake, it should do the job for you without any problems. I own one bore snake in .30 cal and I use it on my 30-06, my old 30-30 and for my old Korean War Enfield No.4 MK1 Bolt action Carbine, and that rifle is chambered in .303British and I found it to work the best on my .303. You don't want the snake real tight while in the bore but it should be snug and then you yank her threw not to fast or not to slow. The .30 cal or 7.62mm Hoppe's Bore snakes work on these calibers listed, .300, .30-06, .30-30, .308win, and .303British. I hope that helps a bit stay safe and keep on shooting! You should have no problem using the .30 Cal snake, it should do the job for you without any problems. I own one bore snake in .30 cal and I use it on my 30-06, my old 30-30 and for my old Korean War Enfield No.4 MK1 Bolt action Carbine, and that rifle is chambered in .303British and I found it to work the best on my .303. You don't want the snake real tight while in the bore but it should be snug and then you yank her threw not to fast or not to slow. The .30 cal or 7.62mm Hoppe's Bore snakes work on these calibers listed, .300, .30-06, .30-30, .308win, and .303British. I hope that helps a... » Read More You should have no problem using the .30 Cal snake, it should do the job for you without any problems. I own one bore snake in .30 cal and I use it on my 30-06, my old 30-30 and for my old Korean War Enfield No.4 MK1 Bolt action Carbine, and that rifle is chambered in .303British and I found it to work the best on my .303. You don't want the snake real tight while in the bore but it should be snug and then you yank her threw not to fast or not to slow. The .30 cal or 7.62mm Hoppe's Bore snakes work on these calibers listed, .300, .30-06, .30-30, .308win, and .303British. I hope that helps a bit stay safe and keep on shooting! « Show Less
1556499
Bore snake doesnt need the bore guide. The bore guide in combination with a good rod and bore cleaner is better...in my opinion. I like using a bore paste in combination with Rand CLP or Ogre Enviroclean.
1710649
I did a little research and found that some do use the 3-9x40 on the .357 and even higher power rifles. A lot of .357 users like the fixed scopes or low power, 1-3x32mm scopes. The 3-9x40 is good up to around 450 yards, can your gun/ammo of choice reach that far? I've only used my Tasco 3-9x40 on my Marlin 30-30 and it held up great! The Barska I bought for my daughter to use on her 10-22. Overkill maybe, but she liked mine and picked it out!!! Good luck on whatever you choose!!! - Jim
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Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed down to. Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed... » Read More Would we try using .45 bullet's in a .380 gun? I don't think so!We put out hard earned money to own a reliable gun. We need to first remember taking care of it comes with a price tag also. Buy your .380 gun the proper maintenance tools. Get the proper BoreSnake made for the gun. And while you're at it, get something soft to store and carry the gun in. After you get over that expense, buy a .44 magnum pistol or rifle for your .45 BoreSnake. And don't forget about something soft to store and carry it in! You will thank yourself in the end. And so will whomever they will be handed down to. « Show Less
1119709
It should work fine..But i would look for a bore snake made specifically for a .308 caliber
656082
yes absolutely, I load 5 different calibers. you might have to feed in the small cases like .380 or even 9mm by hand, but 38s or longer cases feed in great. love this thing.
101010
It works on all mags. 9mms to 45ACP all types of firearms and will work on yours that's why i got it . I wanted something I could use when I buy glock 45 cal I have a S&W; 40 cal
656081
Yes you can. I have purchased setups for 6 or7 different calibers. It is truely wonderful the way it functionsDavid
1298356
I think they are designed for more powerful 1911s. But, it would not cost you very much to find out. If you are like most guys you will probably have one or more 45 cal. 1911s before too long. So, just save the buffers for them.
612469
Yes! You can, I own, a 357 mag . But will be purchasing 38 special soon. Will be using . Same speed loader . I have two speed loaders. No problem.using with either Gun.. Happy shooting.....
1547033
The bore of the feed die is closely sized for the .358 diameter bullet for the 9mm cartridge and won't allow the .40 bullet. Use Lee p/n 90896 for your .40 for bullets up to .65" long, and p/n 90897 for bullets up to .80" long. NOW, if you try to use the kit for up to .80" bullets to load short bullets, each time the feed fingers pull out a bullet, you will get a dozen or so in the floor due to the extra clearance in the feed die for the taller/longer bullet. Buy a kit for the bullets you use most, then buy the feed die and finger kit for the other bullet length, which costs about half the price of the complete feeder kit. I have several fingers for my 9mm feeder and Loadmaster press, and it works well.
1728139
K.B. you know i can not give you an honest answer to your question because i have never used the snake before,i would say that if you really wanted a real clean bore i don't see why or what it would hurt to use both of them together to clean your gun bore real good this is just my opinion,thanks for the question.
561684
Yes, you can load pretty much any round you want. You just need to buy the dies for the different calibers. I load .45, .223, 303 british, .243, and 30.06.
318692
NO.. they offer two caliber models. You choose what caliber model you want and that's the only caliber ammo you can shoot out of it. This gun is NOT Universal.
1100704
You should only need the .45 acp Lee die set.... the .40 dies just screw out and the new ones will screw in... As for the shell plate you will need one sized for .45 acp
1274080
it makes cleaning the bore much easier, and you will do a better job. if you have invested in the rifle it's worth spending a little more for this to keep it clean. i think you would be better off just using a bore snake rather than jamming a brush down the muzzle. you have a nice rifle, take care of it.