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Barrel Brake-In Advice
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<blockquote data-quote="Laelkhunter" data-source="post: 1058350" data-attributes="member: 38154"><p>I have been told, and read in several places that copper fouling will be a lot less in smoother barrels, and does not always have a detrimental effect on accuracy. However, you could have a perfectly clean barrel, void of any fouling (copper or carbon), and on the first shot, you will have some degree of carbon fouling (from the powder being burned). This accumulates in layers and progressively gets worse with each round fired. The carbon fouling will eventually degrade accuracy, and could cause damage to the barrel if it is not cleaned. It was recommended to me to make an attempt to remove the carbon fouling, but not necessary to remove the copper fouling unless the accuracy starts to degrade. A good powder solvent or carbon remover is recommended to clean the barrel, even if you don't want to remove the copper fouling. If you decide to clean the copper fouling, then you must first remove the carbon fouling to get the best results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Laelkhunter, post: 1058350, member: 38154"] I have been told, and read in several places that copper fouling will be a lot less in smoother barrels, and does not always have a detrimental effect on accuracy. However, you could have a perfectly clean barrel, void of any fouling (copper or carbon), and on the first shot, you will have some degree of carbon fouling (from the powder being burned). This accumulates in layers and progressively gets worse with each round fired. The carbon fouling will eventually degrade accuracy, and could cause damage to the barrel if it is not cleaned. It was recommended to me to make an attempt to remove the carbon fouling, but not necessary to remove the copper fouling unless the accuracy starts to degrade. A good powder solvent or carbon remover is recommended to clean the barrel, even if you don't want to remove the copper fouling. If you decide to clean the copper fouling, then you must first remove the carbon fouling to get the best results. [/QUOTE]
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