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Barrel broke in?
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<blockquote data-quote="MagnumManiac" data-source="post: 2194072" data-attributes="member: 10755"><p>On a custom LAPPED barrel, breaking in is virtually not needed...however, shooting a NEW barrel, does need some care.</p><p>I have heard it mentioned that the throat needs running in...I don't see how because all of my chambers are polished after cutting them, should be no burrs after this.</p><p>On a factory BUTTON RIFLED barrel, some break in is required. I normally shoot 1/clean for a total of 10 times, and only with patches and good solvent like Hoppe's Benchrest.</p><p>Hammer forged barrels may never break in, however, if you know a good smith that can lap a barrel properly, then you could have this done.</p><p>I believe a barrel is seasoned when it speeds up and becomes stable.</p><p>Just like a racing engine block may take several heatings and cooling's before the bores fully stay round.</p><p></p><p>Cheers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MagnumManiac, post: 2194072, member: 10755"] On a custom LAPPED barrel, breaking in is virtually not needed...however, shooting a NEW barrel, does need some care. I have heard it mentioned that the throat needs running in...I don’t see how because all of my chambers are polished after cutting them, should be no burrs after this. On a factory BUTTON RIFLED barrel, some break in is required. I normally shoot 1/clean for a total of 10 times, and only with patches and good solvent like Hoppe’s Benchrest. Hammer forged barrels may never break in, however, if you know a good smith that can lap a barrel properly, then you could have this done. I believe a barrel is seasoned when it speeds up and becomes stable. Just like a racing engine block may take several heatings and cooling’s before the bores fully stay round. Cheers. [/QUOTE]
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