Recent content by jonboy2014

I specifically chose this forum site because it listed "barrels". That being said I had been to several sites dealing with break in procedures. I was still looking for my original posting question of the 100 round series. I thought I would go on a site like this because most LRH people would...

I apologize for seeking info on this site but I thought it was up for that very purpose. Is it not better to go to a source familiar with break in and ask ? What the hell kind of site is this then ???? I didn't come on here to cause any trouble but I sure know when to quit one that treats people...

I maybe should have specified I am talking about an AR 10 platform. I know MGB are made in stainless as I had my choice when I bought mine. I am not new to knowledge about barrels but am about MGB for break in procedures. My original posting was to get opinions on procedures compared to the one...

Factory barrels and Match Grade are different animals. Factory are usually chrome lined and MGB are CMV. No liner. Copper adheres differently to each type. From what I have read you need to find an equalibrium of correct copper amounts adhering to barrel. Too much affects accuracy as well as to...

The reasoning of doing this procedure was to properly have a correct amount of copper buildup in the leades and grooves. He claims doing it that way 100 etc is the correct way to accomplish a balanced amount in the barrel. Over amounts of copper can lead to fouling the grooves etc. I don/t know...

Thanks for all replies to my question. I just want to add that this barrel maker has an excellent track record. His barrels are bullet button pulled and lapped. I had a gunsmith say it may be due to bad lapping procedures by manufacturer. I do understand that during cleaning and break in process...

I am new to long range hunting. That being said I am curious as to what differentiates the correct procedure for breaking in a new MG barrel. I purchased a 24 in BB in 308 from a custom barrel builder. His instructions were to shoot one round and clean letting it sit in barrel for 5 to 10 mins...