break in of barrel
05-27-2005, 01:03 AM
#41
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 266
RE: break in of barrel
i just picked up that foaming bore cleaner stuff, and it worked wonders. the stuff turns blue if there is any copper present. so you let it sit for 30 minutes, i came back and there was a lot more copper in my barrel then i had thought.
the stuff is great. i then put it on an old and worn out penny, came back 10 minutes later and it was as shiny as a brand new penny.
the stuff is great. i then put it on an old and worn out penny, came back 10 minutes later and it was as shiny as a brand new penny.
05-28-2005, 04:23 PM
#43
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Colorado
Posts: 4,127
RE: break in of barrel
One thing I should have mentioned in this thread earlier . . . for break in, particularly the first ten shots, use a bullet with the longest bearing surface you can find. Even if the twist of the barrel won't stabilize it. I like the 70 grain Speer roundnose for .224, 160 Roundnose for .270, 175 Roundnose for 7MM, etc. And it really isn't necessary to load these break in rounds to full throttle, either. Roskoe
07-03-2005, 05:45 PM
#45
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hickory NC USA
Posts: 964
RE: break in of barrel
I only shoot factory guns because I don't own any custom guns.I have tried the break in but don't know if it worked because I don't know how it would shoot if I hadn't have did the break in.But if it works for you I would do it.
This is what I have done the last few years when I get a new gun .I use JB and work it at least 200 strokes and it gets it pretty clean.And so far it has worked pretty good for me because the guns shoot pretty good.Use this same method on muzzleloaders also.
If I bought a high priced barrel and they reckomended a break in method,would I do it ? you right I would custom barrels cost a lot of money and I would want to follow their instructions to the letter.I have been shooting since the 1940's but I am sure the barrel manufactors know more about their barrels than I do.So I would take their word for it.
If any of you want a very strong cleaner try some of the new 50 BMG from Montana.I have been trying it this past month and it sure does clean and fast.
This is what I have done the last few years when I get a new gun .I use JB and work it at least 200 strokes and it gets it pretty clean.And so far it has worked pretty good for me because the guns shoot pretty good.Use this same method on muzzleloaders also.
If I bought a high priced barrel and they reckomended a break in method,would I do it ? you right I would custom barrels cost a lot of money and I would want to follow their instructions to the letter.I have been shooting since the 1940's but I am sure the barrel manufactors know more about their barrels than I do.So I would take their word for it.
If any of you want a very strong cleaner try some of the new 50 BMG from Montana.I have been trying it this past month and it sure does clean and fast.
