Stuck Bore Snake

**imashooter2** · January 5th, 2010, 09:08 AM

If it is stuck forward of the chamber, trying to reverse it out of the bore is a recipe for disaster. It has to come out the muzzle. Guns & Glass has the right idea. Tie the end that's out of the bore to something solid so you can apply some real force. Lube the hell out of the snake/bore. Pull it out.

**normanvin** · January 5th, 2010, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Tuttle

...insert WOODEN dowel into barrel end and tap/push the knotted end back out through the chamber.

Good luck.

Plus one on wooden dowel.

**gundy74** · January 5th, 2010, 11:53 AM

I got it out! Thanks everyone for all your suggestions, most notably Mr. Guns and Glass. I tied the end of the snake to a tree in my backyard and gave it a tug. After it popped out, I cut it just to make sure I never make the mistake of using it again.

Much appreciated guys. Now I can breathe again.

**guns54** · August 5th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by bortle

Maybe cut the bore snake off flush with the barrel and use an air compressor to blow it out backwards.

I to have the end of the bore snake in my mini-14 about 1" and can not get it out. I did the same as you did, Know luck. Have not tryed the fishing hook yet.Help Some one PLEASE.

**guns54** · August 5th, 2012, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by AR-15 Outlaw

i just bought one for my ar but havent used it yet. i'll have to remember not to tye it off. im wondering if a push rod would work tho because of the way its woven it seems like it may bunch up when you hit it with the rod instead of pushing out.

I try the rod, it will jush bunch up in the barrle.

**VernDude** · August 5th, 2012, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by normanvin

Plus one on wooden dowel.

+2. This ^

**Curmudgeon** · August 5th, 2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by gundy74

I got it out! Thanks everyone for all your suggestions, most notably Mr. Guns and Glass. I tied the end of the snake to a tree in my backyard and gave it a tug. After it popped out, I cut it just to make sure I never make the mistake of using it again.

Much appreciated guys. Now I can breathe again.

You guys are 2 1/2 years too late!

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**guns54** · August 6th, 2012, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

You guys are 2 1/2 years too late!

.

I know,But i still need help.

**Dumgard** · August 6th, 2012, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by guns54

I know,But i still need help.

So you did the same exact thing?

**cephas** · August 6th, 2012, 05:56 AM

Broke a wooden dowel off while slugging a barrel. Very frustrating and difficult to remove. Got a small stash of brass rods over the years, but luckily haven't needed them.