An Easier Way to Clean GBB Barrels: DIY Bore Snake

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS AN AIRSOFT TOY. No firearms are present in the video.
Adapting the bore snake concept to airsoft with an easy DIY cleaning tool.
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[@FranchDressing]

I think I speak for all of us when I say Pistachio is an adorable snecc

[@mucke7907]

Even thought, you are absolutly right in your assessment. I have to inform you, my good Sir, that you have written 'snek' wrong.

[@tylerblalack6684]

You do not speak for me lol. Most people where I'm from would stop and shoot it if they caught it crossing a country road

[@-Dezhen]

Pistachio's a cute little babyman, indeed.

[@WaLdgeiSt_]

@@tylerblalack6684Why kill it?

[@Krag-Jorgensen30-40]

@@tylerblalack6684but why? Snakes are an important part of the environment (unless it’s an invasive species.) it wouldn’t make any sense to just shoot a random snake crossing the road

[@DokSofting]

Great cleaning tip. I'll just say though, in the pursuit of cleanliness and especially in the hopup assembly, it might be better to use a knitted polyester swab rather than a cotton bud. Regular cotton swabs have a tendency to pull apart and leave fibers behind, something you can see it start to do in your video. Whereas a knitted swab, will not do so in general. It's a small thing but, hey whomst doesn't love nitpicking niche details in KZbin comments

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

This is a good point- the one in the video is a 'craft' cotton swab intended for hobby use (made by Tamiya), which is more tightly woven than something like a Q-Tip and designed not to leave stray fibers when scrubbing irregular surfaces. We'll definitely give polyester swabs a try too.

[@jarrettdelarye8834]

@@ExplosiveEnterprises glob mops :)

[@tino897]

Why am I here looking at GBBRs as if I have free money?

[@YoChocolate]

Until now i was using a piece of 6mm plastic straw to cover the bucking because i feared the rubbing alcohol could damage the hop rubber but now i know that was completely unnecessary... so thanks!

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

Nitrile rubber has good resistance to organic solvents, though it is not immune. We wouldn't recommend soaking a bucking in alcohol, but we have not observed any negative effects from the very brief exposure involved in gently scrubbing it in this manner.

[@sogerc1]

@@ExplosiveEnterprises Negative Airsoft did a test, he soaked a hopup rubber in alcohol and another in silicone oil for a long time, maybe a day, I can't remember exactly, and neither did anything. And I did clean my hopup rubber with silicone oil before, you wipe it off with a piece of paper towel and in a few shots it's as good as new. So no worries, just clean the thing. Dirty barrel bad!

[@LtStopid]

Super handy definitely will try this! In regards to using a cleaning rod. Unlike a real gun I would run it from end of the barrel and stop right when it contacted the bucking. I was always worried about damaging the bucking with the cleaning rod and would clean the bucking side (gently with Qtips) on its own without running a whole rod through it. Not sure if the logic lines up but it has worked well for me and was far easier for cleaning.

[@tylerblalack6684]

Catgut. Please do a zero guide. Both irons and sights. Also great call on the vickers guide books. Ps: restock the gustav shirts my man

[@zebracherub]

I wanna see more of the actual snek 🥹

[@BillLarkinmusic]

that's what she said.

[@Gallacherboy]

Wow man - that’s a beautiful snake, nice to see a bit of a mix with your videos, I am sure you guys treated him to a nice snack after his brief cameo. Regarding the barrel cleaning trick, this is why I am subscribed to Explosive Enterprises for neat, cool tricks and deep dive review of your GBBRs. Thanks again 👍🏼

[@MatejAuguštin-p1v]

Damn! So simple and effective. Thanks for this

[@ArenBerberian]

Excellent suggestion! Im never happy with those standard cleaning rods you get with every gun. This is so much better, good shout! Will be doing this for all my guns, AEG and GBB now.

[@aaaaaa-lt2tl]

A slim nylon string folded double, with two precut disposable cotton swabs for cleaning 22lr firearms in the crease is good too Neat snake(s)

[@msgtvarela]

Review the VFC Hk53 next! Please

[@ArbustoTactico]

We need a video review with Pistachio as a host of the video

[@Kefuddle]

Using the whippy unjamming rod that comes with many guns is just as easy really. Just need to cut a rough small square of material, soak it in iso as you have done, place it in the slot at the end of the rod and push and pull through with a twist. Pukka!

[@BillLarkinmusic]

yeah, but once i got the plastic end bit stuck inside 'cause it fell off and or broke whatever, andt it jabs the barrel and marks the inside so it's really plastic eye catching but not as effective 'cause it can stick in your eye. And that hurts.

[@Kefuddle]

@@BillLarkinmusic Sounds funny and kind of tragic at the same time.

[@maximilianglaus9811]

is there any way to directly tip you guys? Ordering the patch to Switzerland is something like 18 dollars for shipping of the patch which just doesn’t make sense, when I just want so show you guys some appreciation.

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

This is fucking genius, i was thinking about doing something similar, but this is such an elegant simple and effective solution!

[@lokischildren8714]

Can I say as a Gbbr user in the United Kingdom you channel is my bible as there's not many channels only do GBBR.

[@MrFrakaan]

I use isopropyl soaked swan filter tips (for rolling cigarettes) and push them through the barrel with a cleaning rod. Using a cleaning rod on an ar upper doesnt have to be as awkward as demonstrated here. Just push it through the back of the receiver instead of trying to bend up through the middle. Although I imagine EE knew this and that it was added for dramatic effect.

[@BillLarkinmusic]

yeah, but once i got the plastic end bit stuck inside 'cause it fell off and or broke whatever, andt it jabs the barrel and marks the inside so it's really plastic eye catching but not as effective 'cause it can stick in your eye. And that hurts.

[@p_g2672]

There’s really a lack of good information out there when it comes to gbbs and especially their internals, and because of this i think a lot of people buy “upgrade” parts based solely on manufacturers claims and marketing while having no clue if the part is actually helping them. It would be super helpful if you made a video dedicated to the common upgrade parts in a gbb and what effect they have on the system/ why would would want one. for example weaker or stronger hammer spring and when to use either, same for recoil springs, high flow output valves, npas, piston heads, etc. I understand you’ve touched on a lot of these parts very briefly, but more specific and thorough information in a dedicated video would do a lot for the community.

[@cillblinton8181]

Yess keep these vids coming. You are carrying the gbb community

[@bobybot9320]

Great tip, thanks

[@NeoMartel]

It's a VFC M733. I think will be review of this gun or something.

[@rookie.9175]

what brand of dog is the one in the thumbnail

[@Doc_Vega]

Nice idea. But I think the bucking maybe could be damaged by the knots. I changed the design a bit. I used double layered paracord with the strings still inside. Then I used a pulled string from a bit of paracord and stitched the end to a loop so you can drag patches through. Then I tied another string to the front with a compressed paper clip as a weight for easier insertion Works like a charm without the potential to damage your bucking

[@CKinnerley]

Superb tip, will definitely use this.

[@ABSTRACT278]

LET'S GOOOO, HE IS BACK

[@JediMando11]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Airsoft_Ghost1]

Review on the jag arms shotgun when? (I have 2 and want to make sure I’m taking care of them properly 😅)

[@BillLarkinmusic]

Amazing good idea!! Thanks

[@lidith2786]

1st. JKJK, Never really thought about making a boresnake like that. Its also pretty hard to find an airsoft cleaning rod here, so i made my own with some 4mm nylon rod, with a slot cut into it to fit some cloth. Will try this aswell tho, since i cant really take 70cm long rod with me

[@MVKHXV]

whats your opinion on GHK SIG553? maybe a reviewon that gun?

[@TheRealMiscTheUltraLoser]

Cute dog

[@capranger099]

GET OUT OF MY HEAD! No really though, I made almost the exact same thing yesterday, though you had far more knots and it works much better. Thank you for the awesome content!

[@oatmeal4652]

Goat

[@gero2868]

brooo wtf is snake doin there

[@ste887]

more snek plz....

[@Zejected]

Well this damage the bucking at all?

[@maX0229567]

Hmm, I thought you're not supposed to put alcohol on the bucking?

[@Lostandfoundbinwow]

What is your opinion on Tokyo marui's AKM set system?

[@gozzy5447]

Whats the brand for the rifle? If its like assembled/home made with parts online could I get the list?

[@nicholasrabideau]

Yo Tom, QuikSnap here -- where do you guys play these days? Asking for a friend...

[@stewbacca117]

oooh. this I like. good drills. now where did I leave my paracord. will ethanol do instead of isopropyl, or does it evaporate too/less readily? could you in theory put a long thin weight within the outer sheath or is it too tight as it is to add anything inside?

[@ExplosiveEnterprises]

Depends on the ethanol you're using. Denatured alcohol tends to leave residues behind, but something like Everclear would be perfectly suitable, though quite a bit more expensive than isopropanol.

[@Alessandro-fp7ii]

soo cute

[@LosLos-Sensei]

I am using the wd40 contact cleaner to clean my barrel

[@xxxm981]

no step on snek

[@justbandit5572]

danger noodle

[@hanswurst2765]

Dont step on snek.

[@pyroromancer]

Mfw pet owners naming edible pets after food

[@2lbsTrigrPull]

I don't think this is a practical solution for my E&L AK. I would have to disassemble the whole gun every time to run a bore snake through the barrel...

[@machonacho95]

It does say "an easier way to clean *GBB* barrels"..

[@2lbsTrigrPull]

@@machonacho95 yeah thanks.

[@VR_combat_flight_simmer]

Wait, so alcohol is fine for the hopup? Was i making my lofe difficult for no reason?!

[@JorgeLTE]

I love you

[@kristofhorvath6652]

Won't isopropyl alcohol damage the bucking?

[@britishbeef4890]

isopropyl alcohol will evaporate off really quick and leaves no residue, its why you use it to clean electronics as well. It doesn't do any damage to rubbers or plastics, especially in the low amounts that you will be applying.