del2les
Well-Known Member
Sorry to dissent, but I'm going to stick with Gale as IMHO he is the expert of record.
How to Break-in a Barrel
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I'm not telling anyone else what to do, nor will I be told what to do.
BTW a difference of opinion does not require an apology. Civil adult men can agree to disagree.
I think what one has to consider is barrel quality from the start. Over the decades, I would say most, if not all, of my BR and custom barrels that were well made and hand lapped began their shooting life with little to no breakin. However, most factory barrels and some aftermarket barrels, have not been of the best quality, and this seems to be were a proper breakin and/or hand or fire lapping has its merits. At least, that has been my and a few others' experience.