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Rookiest of rookies to rifles...(30-06 question/s)
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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 2921710" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>I realize that you are pretty new to this…..but, I'll throw in my 2 cents!</p><p></p><p>Use one of the break-in procedures mentioned….until you have at least 30 or 40 rounds downrange!</p><p></p><p>If at the end of your break-in period, if you are still getting a lot of copper fouling (determined by the richness of color on your patches when using the copper solvent) after a string of 20 or so rounds ….</p><p>this is my proceedure.</p><p></p><p> I get a good polishing compound, either something specifically for metal polishing or in my case automotive polishing compound (something you would feel comfortable restoring the paint on your Classic Corvette). Get good tight fitting cleaning patches, use a liberal amount of compound on the patch, and push back/forth through the bore from the breech. When you feel as though your arm will fall off….rest a bit and repeat!</p><p></p><p> I've done this on several rifles, and my 14" Contender in .223 Rem., unless it's a "match grade" barrel, I now do this before (needed or not) I ever send a bullet downrange! It's never failed to reduce fowling and improve groups.</p><p></p><p> Back in the early '90's, I had a friend that had a new SS Remington t 25-06 that he wanted to use the then new Barnes X bullets! These bullets were notorious for fouling……particularly in a rough bore! His rifle, at best shot patterns - not groups! I convinced him to try my procedure. It reduced the fouling, and improved groups. Yes, we can now call them groups…..still nothing to "write home about"! However, in his one and only time he had the opportunity to hunt elk in Wyoming….he killed the "biggest" bodied bull elk I've ever seen! One shot, on a running elk, broadside behind the shoulder, the little Barnes exited and did it's job quite well! memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 2921710, member: 75451"] I realize that you are pretty new to this…..but, I’ll throw in my 2 cents! Use one of the break-in procedures mentioned….until you have at least 30 or 40 rounds downrange! If at the end of your break-in period, if you are still getting a lot of copper fouling (determined by the richness of color on your patches when using the copper solvent) after a string of 20 or so rounds …. this is my proceedure. I get a good polishing compound, either something specifically for metal polishing or in my case automotive polishing compound (something you would feel comfortable restoring the paint on your Classic Corvette). Get good tight fitting cleaning patches, use a liberal amount of compound on the patch, and push back/forth through the bore from the breech. When you feel as though your arm will fall off….rest a bit and repeat! I’ve done this on several rifles, and my 14” Contender in .223 Rem., unless it’s a “match grade” barrel, I now do this before (needed or not) I ever send a bullet downrange! It’s never failed to reduce fowling and improve groups. Back in the early ‘90’s, I had a friend that had a new SS Remington t 25-06 that he wanted to use the then new Barnes X bullets! These bullets were notorious for fouling……particularly in a rough bore! His rifle, at best shot patterns - not groups! I convinced him to try my procedure. It reduced the fouling, and improved groups. Yes, we can now call them groups…..still nothing to “write home about”! However, in his one and only time he had the opportunity to hunt elk in Wyoming….he killed the “biggest” bodied bull elk I’ve ever seen! One shot, on a running elk, broadside behind the shoulder, the little Barnes exited and did it’s job quite well! memtb [/QUOTE]
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