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Breaking in new barrel question
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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 64321"><p>I agree with fifty driver. Don't spend extra money for ammo to break in. I use the cheapest crap I can get. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't advise testing for accuracy while breaking in the barrel. I mean if you shoot at the same spot on the target with the same scope setting and you want to see how accurate it is out the box thats fine. But, your gun will shoot best after its broken in. So that is when you should start testing loads for accuracy. I'm breaking in my 338 Lapua without a scope. I just fire away! I'm only concerned with the break-in.</p><p></p><p>When it comes to break-in technique i'm in the minority. I do 3 shot &amp; clean 3 times then 5 shot &amp; clean. I shoot for accuracy during the 5 shot &amp; clean. I do this until it shoots. I find no reason for 1 shot clean. I should note that I also have a custom barrel. I've never broken in a factory barrel so maybe there is a difference. But I also think that a barrel will eventually break itself in anyway. The reason for the shoot &amp; clean is to speed up the process.</p><p></p><p>Guys, I know most of you do not agree with me so don't flame me for having a different opinion.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 64321"] I agree with fifty driver. Don't spend extra money for ammo to break in. I use the cheapest crap I can get. I wouldn't advise testing for accuracy while breaking in the barrel. I mean if you shoot at the same spot on the target with the same scope setting and you want to see how accurate it is out the box thats fine. But, your gun will shoot best after its broken in. So that is when you should start testing loads for accuracy. I'm breaking in my 338 Lapua without a scope. I just fire away! I'm only concerned with the break-in. When it comes to break-in technique i'm in the minority. I do 3 shot & clean 3 times then 5 shot & clean. I shoot for accuracy during the 5 shot & clean. I do this until it shoots. I find no reason for 1 shot clean. I should note that I also have a custom barrel. I've never broken in a factory barrel so maybe there is a difference. But I also think that a barrel will eventually break itself in anyway. The reason for the shoot & clean is to speed up the process. Guys, I know most of you do not agree with me so don't flame me for having a different opinion. [/QUOTE]
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