Barrel Break In Needed?

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01-12-2004, 11:00 PM

#11

handloader1

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RE: Barrel Break In Needed?

I have broken in most all the rifles I own (some are new unfired), and I beleive there is really an advantage to the process. Good luck.

01-14-2004, 06:04 AM

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eldeguello

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Join Date: Feb 2003

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RE: Barrel Break In Needed?

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ORIGINAL: Ignatz

This question may start a war but do you really need to break in a barrel?

NO!

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Then Ross Seyfried in Rifle magazine says that barrel break in is a bunch of snake oil.

Ross knows what he's talking about -(usually!!)

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I have only bought two new rifles but a bunch of used ones. The new ones, one got cleaned after five shots for the first 40 shots the other one I grabbed the wrong cleaning kit so I fired about 50 shots before it got cleaned. So far both are shooting just fine

You've answered your own question - both are shooting just fine! According to Harry Pope, and more modern barrel makers who should know, more barrels are ruined with cleaning rods than any other way!!

01-14-2004, 01:59 PM

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brother hal

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RE: Barrel Break In Needed?

I agree with the comments regarding improper types and use of cleaning rods. I have spoken with numerous custom gun makers, and they ALL say to use a ONE PIECE rod, which is coated. And you want to start the rod from the chamber end.
Good Hunting,
Hal