Bore Snake

[Vman]

Sorry if this is the wrong place - I guess guns would be better, but I think more people visit here, as well, most hunters should be doing this anyways.

I just bought a Bore Snake - my question is whether or not you put solvents/solutions on it before running it through. The instructions are silent on the topic - actually the instructions say run through once and you are done.

I find it hard to beleive that I do not need to use the copper solvent or gun oil. Since this is a Hoppes product, I am surprised they would not ask one to put the #9 on some part of the Bore Snake.

Can anyone help me out - can I simply run through once and put the gun away for the year

thanks

Vman