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Breaking in a Factory Barrell
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<blockquote data-quote="benchracer" data-source="post: 804136" data-attributes="member: 22069"><p>I think there is truth to the idea that many people are somewhat superstitious about their barrel break-in procedure. I have been known to refer to that as doing the barrel "rain dance."</p><p> </p><p>Do I break-in my barrels? Sure. Aside from thoroughly cleaning my rifle before firing it for the first time, I don't really use a set procedure, though. </p><p> </p><p>I begin by firing a few shots to establish a rough zero. That usually takes five or six rounds. </p><p> </p><p>I then apply some foaming bore cleaner to the bore, let it sit, then patch it dry, paying attention to how much fouling of various types is coming out on the patches. </p><p> </p><p>Then I repeat the cycle, observing the condition of the cleaning patches and paying attention to how much effort is needed to remove the fouling each time.</p><p> </p><p>Eventually, a point will be reached where the rate of fouling slows down and the barrel becomes easier to clean. When I reach that point, I consider the barrel to be "broken-in" or "seasoned." </p><p> </p><p>Some barrels take more shooting than others to reach this point. That is why I don't believe in a set number of shots or cleaning cycles. In general, I try to keep the fouling from building up by cleaning more frequently during the first few shots, while paying attention to how the barrel behaves in terms of rate of fouling and ease of cleaning each time. </p><p> </p><p>I pay attention to what is happening during the process and let the barrel tell me when it is "broken-in." Most of the time, it takes just a few rounds. Sometimes it takes several shooting sessions, with a thorough cleaning after each session.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="benchracer, post: 804136, member: 22069"] I think there is truth to the idea that many people are somewhat superstitious about their barrel break-in procedure. I have been known to refer to that as doing the barrel "rain dance." Do I break-in my barrels? Sure. Aside from thoroughly cleaning my rifle before firing it for the first time, I don't really use a set procedure, though. I begin by firing a few shots to establish a rough zero. That usually takes five or six rounds. I then apply some foaming bore cleaner to the bore, let it sit, then patch it dry, paying attention to how much fouling of various types is coming out on the patches. Then I repeat the cycle, observing the condition of the cleaning patches and paying attention to how much effort is needed to remove the fouling each time. Eventually, a point will be reached where the rate of fouling slows down and the barrel becomes easier to clean. When I reach that point, I consider the barrel to be "broken-in" or "seasoned." Some barrels take more shooting than others to reach this point. That is why I don't believe in a set number of shots or cleaning cycles. In general, I try to keep the fouling from building up by cleaning more frequently during the first few shots, while paying attention to how the barrel behaves in terms of rate of fouling and ease of cleaning each time. I pay attention to what is happening during the process and let the barrel tell me when it is "broken-in." Most of the time, it takes just a few rounds. Sometimes it takes several shooting sessions, with a thorough cleaning after each session. [/QUOTE]
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