Breakin in new shotgun ammo and procedures?

[snake eyes]

Hello all ! glad to finally "officially" join the shotgun forum.... picking up my shotty hopefully next week..... Was wondering what kind of ammo should i buy and how much ammo should i shoot through to "break in " my new gun (slugs/ #4 shot/ etc)? also what kind of ammo , manufacturer wise , is less expensive so i can by an abundance to take to the range ,for the break in period. Also is there a specific break in procedure for new shotguns? Sorry for all the question but pretty excited getting my first shotty which is a 590a1.

 

[RobertMcC]

Shoot the ####e out of it Thats break in.

Cheap ammo well you can find 3" No 6 and 2 3/4" No 7 1/2 and 8 shot, for like 19-22$ per 100 and you can find slugs for 10$ per 15.

 

[Trigun]

If the shotgun has a smooth bore barrel, you don't need to break in the barrel, but lube the action nicely and shoot, it will help to smooth out the action.

Trigun

 

[Caboose]

No worries with the 590A1. I love mine.

Load

Pump

Sqeeze trigger

Repeat until sore

Your shoulder is now broken in .

 

[sixty9santa]

Light lube on the action and about a hundred rounds should do you good for the first couple of hours.
Enjoy!

 

[sillymike]

Here's my 5 step to break in a new shotgun...

1- Clean it
2- Lube the action
3- Shot it. Shot again and again and... untill you can't shoot it no more
4- Clean it and lube it.
5- Safely store it untill you next range session...

Works for me,
Mike.