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Is barrel break-in really needed for factory guns?
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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 389535" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>+1</p><p></p><p>My experience has been the same as far as break in.</p><p></p><p>Custom barrels take less break in shots than factory barrels because of the quality of the </p><p>custom compared to the factory barrel.</p><p></p><p>I have tried both methods and found the proper break in improved the accuracy sooner,</p><p>Fouling was reduced and velocity was improved slightly.</p><p></p><p>There are several things that have been discussed that need to be cleared up. one is the </p><p>radial/circular marks in the throat area. If the proper pilot size and lubricant is used there </p><p>should be no marks.</p><p></p><p>Second, the bullet even though it is softer will wear the bore over a period of time and if the</p><p>bore is not fouled will break it in faster.</p><p></p><p>Some don't believe in break in and to each his own. But I will break in "ALL" barrels because </p><p>of the benefits I have seen with velocity, accuracy, consistency and cleaning.</p><p></p><p>Some barrels will break in after only 8 or 10 rounds other may take 50 or more depending</p><p>on how bad they are. I have seen factory barrels so rough that they will never realy break in</p><p>properly and will foul badly for there useful life.</p><p></p><p>Lapping should only be done by someone who knows what they are doing and only as a last resort. also when I lap a barrel I always re crown to sharpen up the bore edge that has been</p><p>rounded/worn down.</p><p></p><p>Fire lapping also has its place and should be used as a last resort for pitted throats or bores</p><p>from corrosive primers or poor care.</p><p></p><p>There are always exceptions to every thing and the same is true when it comes to break in</p><p>or not break in so do what ever you want because its your rifle and the performance of it is </p><p>in your hands.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 389535, member: 2736"] +1 My experience has been the same as far as break in. Custom barrels take less break in shots than factory barrels because of the quality of the custom compared to the factory barrel. I have tried both methods and found the proper break in improved the accuracy sooner, Fouling was reduced and velocity was improved slightly. There are several things that have been discussed that need to be cleared up. one is the radial/circular marks in the throat area. If the proper pilot size and lubricant is used there should be no marks. Second, the bullet even though it is softer will wear the bore over a period of time and if the bore is not fouled will break it in faster. Some don't believe in break in and to each his own. But I will break in "ALL" barrels because of the benefits I have seen with velocity, accuracy, consistency and cleaning. Some barrels will break in after only 8 or 10 rounds other may take 50 or more depending on how bad they are. I have seen factory barrels so rough that they will never realy break in properly and will foul badly for there useful life. Lapping should only be done by someone who knows what they are doing and only as a last resort. also when I lap a barrel I always re crown to sharpen up the bore edge that has been rounded/worn down. Fire lapping also has its place and should be used as a last resort for pitted throats or bores from corrosive primers or poor care. There are always exceptions to every thing and the same is true when it comes to break in or not break in so do what ever you want because its your rifle and the performance of it is in your hands. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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