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Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
new rifle break in?
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<blockquote data-quote="mattj" data-source="post: 320437" data-attributes="member: 8758"><p>There are varying opinions on break-in ranging from "must for optimum accuracy" to "barrel maker's snake oil to help you burn your barrel out faster so you'll buy another one sooner".</p><p></p><p>Lots of super accurate rifles had a thorough break-in procedure. Lots of other super accurate rifles didn't. Each barrel is unique, so there's really no good way to prove whether the break-in procedure you did or didn't do made any difference or not... however it is 100% guaranteed that the shots that you fire for barrel break-in will consume part of your barrel's life and some amount of your time.</p><p></p><p>Do whatever makes you feel good about your rifle. For me, its shooting the **** thing. My "break-in procedure" is to clean the rifle before I shoot it to remove any grease / unwanted bits, and then go to town.</p><p></p><p>I'd certainly see what your rifle can do before subjecting it to fire lapping or anything. If it shoots to your satisfaction, leave it alone!</p><p></p><p>-M</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mattj, post: 320437, member: 8758"] There are varying opinions on break-in ranging from "must for optimum accuracy" to "barrel maker's snake oil to help you burn your barrel out faster so you'll buy another one sooner". Lots of super accurate rifles had a thorough break-in procedure. Lots of other super accurate rifles didn't. Each barrel is unique, so there's really no good way to prove whether the break-in procedure you did or didn't do made any difference or not... however it is 100% guaranteed that the shots that you fire for barrel break-in will consume part of your barrel's life and some amount of your time. Do whatever makes you feel good about your rifle. For me, its shooting the **** thing. My "break-in procedure" is to clean the rifle before I shoot it to remove any grease / unwanted bits, and then go to town. I'd certainly see what your rifle can do before subjecting it to fire lapping or anything. If it shoots to your satisfaction, leave it alone! -M [/QUOTE]
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