Barrel Break In ???

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Is there a right way to break a barrel in. I just got my Savage LRPV in 22-250 and have not fired a shot through it as I was wanting to do this right from the start so what is the proper method. Moly or fire lapping
need help :redface:
is there any thing else I should do from the start with a new rifle IE log book round count
pics soon and range report coming
thanks in advance
 
Search the forums for barrel break-in. There are thousands of posts about this (very controversial) point. and you will get wildly differing answers from all the respected experts here. On your gun, I'd say just shoot it and clean it properly afterwards. Don't waste barrel life and ammo on a factory barrel where the results are debatable anyway.

I've done it both ways on Smith barrels and both are just as accurate.
 
Thanks guys that advice seams to be the advice I am getting from every one and other sources
so it will be " shoot / clean shoot / clean" for the first outing or two
thanks and range report soon as this is a fine rifle !!!
 
TAC said:
Is there a right way to break a barrel in. I just got my Savage LRPV in 22-250 and have not fired a shot through it as I was wanting to do this right from the start so what is the proper method. Moly or fire lapping
need help :redface:
is there any thing else I should do from the start with a new rifle IE log book round count
pics soon and range report coming
thanks in advance
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Hi, I have a barrel break in procedure that was written in a Petersen's Hunting mag back in 1998. It was written by a fellow who is a champion target shooter many times over. The procedure involves boiling water and lightly polishing with JB's compound. He claims that you must clean the bore thoroughly before firing through your bore. It requires more elbow grease, but less brass. I've applied it to four of my guns so far, one of which is my Savage 22-250, a 270wsm, a 7-08 and my .338 - all shoot sub-moa. I'd love to share it with others in the board, but it is a PDF (Adobe Acrobat) document and I don't know how to attach it. I can send it by private email if you like (send me a PM with your email address).
 
yeah and then you get top notch barrel makers who actually go into the details of what happens when you make a barrel, and laugh at those who follow any kind of break in procedure, cuz you know, the barrel can tell the difference.............
 
Max Owner said:
For a factory mass produced rifle, fire one shot, clean. Continue for 20 rounds. Then after that clean as required.
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Thats the route I would take. Shoot, patch, wait, shoot, patch, wait, ect
 
Slavex said:
yeah and then you get top notch barrel makers who actually go into the details of what happens when you make a barrel, and laugh at those who follow any kind of break in procedure, cuz you know, the barrel can tell the difference.............
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Yes, it does get pretty confusing, :confused: there are so many schools of thoughts on that. I was checking out the Shiloh Sharps website after watching Quigley Down Under and found an article written by a barrel maker who subscribes to the shoot and clean theory. In another articel , I read that there are microscopic sharp edges that are left on the edges of the lands and grooves. These sharp edges if not polished out may separate from the parent material when shot through. It made sense to me as I know that after you do any type of machining involving sharp corners, you can cut your fingers on these corners if they are not filed or honed. Of course, factory mass produced barrels probably don't undergo the same scrutiny and attention that a custom barrel maker would apply. So then maybe it doesn't hurt to baby your factory barrel just a bit more.? Anyways, maybe too much reading is the problem.:)
 
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Over the years I make a point of asking gunsmiths that I meet, barrel makers that I have met, military, and police firearms instructors. If you buy a gun off the rack, then break the barrel in following one of the many perscribed methods and all your really doing is slightly polishing the bore. Fine, handcrafted, hand lapped barrels should be polished mirror smooth with no reamer marks left from the manufacturing process. Thus, if you feel you need to shorten the life of your new high end barrel then by all means sit and brush the life out of it. If not, then simply clean it when you get it new to remove any grime, then shoot and maintain.

I personally have never broke in a high end barrel.
 
TAC: Ask Long Range Canuck about Gunjuice. It's a type of oil/lubricant that works wonders in a barrel, and takes only 10 rounds for a "proper break in".

-Rohann
 
Custom barrels don't need break-in, while it is said that factory barrels do just to "polish" it. Seriously, ask about the Gunjuice; it increases your rifle's velocity as well.

-Rohann
 
Blackcloud said:
Over the years I make a point of asking gunsmiths that I meet, barrel makers that I have met, military, and police firearms instructors. If you buy a gun off the rack, then break the barrel in following one of the many perscribed methods and all your really doing is slightly polishing the bore. Fine, handcrafted, hand lapped barrels should be polished mirror smooth with no reamer marks left from the manufacturing process. Thus, if you feel you need to shorten the life of your new high end barrel then by all means sit and brush the life out of it. If not, then simply clean it when you get it new to remove any grime, then shoot and maintain.

I personally have never broke in a high end barrel.
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I agree 100%:)

As far as Gun Juice.....Best stuff on the market. read up on the thread Rem Oil and you will get a good rundown on the stuff.
 
Thanks Long Range Canuck I just read the remoil thread and I understand. Sooo where do I get this snake Oil "S$#T" errr I mean Gun Juice from ? AS I have not fired a round from my rifle yet , and I don't know how long I can wait lol

I just want to go the extra mile weather it helps or not I will leave that for another day but it is my first longe range / varmint gun and I am in Love
Thanks guys and there will be more and good luck with your 700P Rohann

Don
 
TAC said:
Thanks Long Range Canuck I just read the remoil thread and I understand. Sooo where do I get this snake Oil "S$#T" errr I mean Gun Juice from ? AS I have not fired a round from my rifle yet , and I don't know how long I can wait lol

I just want to go the extra mile weather it helps or not I will leave that for another day but it is my first longe range / varmint gun and I am in Love
Thanks guys and there will be more and good luck with your 700P Rohann

Don
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PM sent.;) :)
 
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