Barrel Break-In

[black_bear]

I was just wondering if you bother to break-in the barrels on your black rifles, or is this really needed?

Thanks.

 

[agilent_one]

I don't. Some do. Personally, I've tried both and don't feel that it makes a lick of difference.

Some guys just like to clean their guns a lot. I don't.

One man's opinion. YMMV.

 

[smak_daddy]

if the barrel is chrome lined no break in is really needed.

 

[kirill]

if the barrel is chrome lined no break in is really needed.

In fact, Bushmaster recommends not cleaning for the first 200 rounds to polish out the bore.

 

[black_bear]

Just picked up my AR180B
The barrel is chrome-lined, so barrel break-in isn't required, right?

 

[kirill]

Just picked up my AR180B
The barrel is chrome-lined, so barrel break-in isn't required, right?

Q. What is the proper "break-in" procedure for a chrome lined AR barrel?

A. After firing a couple hundred rounds, the chrome lining will "polish out" from its light, flat gray, factory-new look to a brightly reflective, polished appearance. During this break-in period, excessive cleaning with solvent or brush should be avoided as that will only prolong the time (and number of rounds) it takes to achieve the final "bullet polishing" of the barrel.

http://www.bushmaster.com/faqs/barrels-accuracy.asp

 

[Reaper]

Breaking in a barrel is unnessary with any rifle be it precision or "black".

 

[Chris7_62]

Depends on the barrel, but think on it for yourself.

Do arterys and veins work better when clear or clogged up?

For chrome lined barrels, it does not matter, but for stainless steel I have seen noticeable differences in accuracy at distance. This is just my opinion though.

 

[G37]

Just picked up my AR180B
The barrel is chrome-lined, so barrel break-in isn't required, right?

Actually I'm pretty sure the AR180B's are NOT chrome-lined (chromoly steel yes, chrome-lined no.)

 

[Janeau]

Barrel break in, for rifle not chrome lined, is a must. It will get you the best accuracy that barrel can give you, will not accumulate fouling as fast and will be easier to clean. It will also prolong it's life. My Bushmaster Varmitter got the treatment as all my rifle.

If you are just plinking and not really care, well, why bother ??

 

[Jay]

I've done both... I just bought two M14 rifles and I am not donig the break in procedure on them... Haven't really noticed that it "helps", but it sure takes some time and determination...

Cheers
Jay

 

[acrashb]

In fact, Bushmaster recommends not cleaning for the first 200 rounds to polish out the bore.

Ditto for HK.