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<blockquote data-quote="J E Custom" data-source="post: 1899161" data-attributes="member: 2736"><p>The process of breaking barrel is/can be a boring job but it should never be rushed. The idea of a good break, in is to remove "ALL" fouling between shots so time is your friend. If you rush it, you cannot remove all the fouling because the barrel is at its worst for fouling.</p><p></p><p>I always recommend taking another rifle with you to help pass the time while the bore solvent is soaking. This is also not a good time to use harsh solvents. A good solvent will remove the copper fouling with a few minutes of soaking and not harm the bore. You shouldn't need Harsh solvents anyway at this time. I recommend something like Butches bore shine for brake in and then going to your favorite solvent after it is broke in.</p><p></p><p>Take your time and clean each shot until there is no fouling left and you will begin to feel the break in progress and see the improvements in/by 5 or 6 shots. If you have a chronograph, the velocity will even out at 7 to 10 shoot and clean steps. At this time, You can start the 3 shots and clean procedure to see the quality of the break in. Again let the barrel cool down a little longer before you apply the solvent. (It is always best not to hit a hot barrel with bore solvents). you only have one shot/chance to do a good brake in, so take your time, let it cool and the results will pay in accuracy.</p><p></p><p>J E CUSTOM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J E Custom, post: 1899161, member: 2736"] The process of breaking barrel is/can be a boring job but it should never be rushed. The idea of a good break, in is to remove "ALL" fouling between shots so time is your friend. If you rush it, you cannot remove all the fouling because the barrel is at its worst for fouling. I always recommend taking another rifle with you to help pass the time while the bore solvent is soaking. This is also not a good time to use harsh solvents. A good solvent will remove the copper fouling with a few minutes of soaking and not harm the bore. You shouldn't need Harsh solvents anyway at this time. I recommend something like Butches bore shine for brake in and then going to your favorite solvent after it is broke in. Take your time and clean each shot until there is no fouling left and you will begin to feel the break in progress and see the improvements in/by 5 or 6 shots. If you have a chronograph, the velocity will even out at 7 to 10 shoot and clean steps. At this time, You can start the 3 shots and clean procedure to see the quality of the break in. Again let the barrel cool down a little longer before you apply the solvent. (It is always best not to hit a hot barrel with bore solvents). you only have one shot/chance to do a good brake in, so take your time, let it cool and the results will pay in accuracy. J E CUSTOM [/QUOTE]
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