Breaking in new VZ-58 or Ar-15 anybody follow a break in procedure??

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Hey Guys,

When I bought my new AR-15 two years ago I did not bother to break in the barrel. I cleaned it when new out of the box, and then proceeded to shoot 200 rounds through it and cleaned after the range session. I have never had any accuracy issues with it since, its about a 2 moa gun at 100y with a red dot with no magnification.

One of my buddies suggested I follow a break in procedure, of specifically cleaning the barrel thoroughly after every shot with a carbon removing solvent, for the first 20-30 shots. He claimed it would improve barrel life and overall accuracy. I have a VZ-58 which I haven't shot yet in 7.62 and I am wondering whether a thorough break in procedure is necessary, and if the claims of increased accuracy and barrel life are true or just myth? Thanks for the input and advice.
 
Yes and run special break in oil. No rapid fire for the first 250 rounds, no towing a trailer for the first 500 rounds, no mag dumps for the first 1000 rounds and you must use CSA oil and filters for warranty. It's not a match rifle, it's a chrome lined semiauto civilian version of a military rifle. Just shoot it.
 
supernova said:
Yes and run special break in oil. No rapid fire for the first 250 rounds, no towing a trailer for the first 500 rounds, no mag dumps for the first 1000 rounds and you must use CSA oil and filters for warranty. It's not a match rifle, it's a chrome lined semiauto civilian version of a military rifle. Just shoot it.
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So I figured love the Irony! BTW for a 22 rimfire bolt gun would you follow a break procedure? Thanks
 
AR15 break in procedure:

-clean the rifle
-load a bunch of magazines
-head to the range
-empty the preloaded magazines and adjust sights at the same time
-reload magazines
-empty magazines again
-reload magazines
-empty magazines again
-repeat as your budget/time allows
-leave the range with a smile
-get home, clean the rifle or not
-tell friends how much you like your AR and convince they need one
-help them with the break in procedure
 
Beat the $hit out of it! These guns are meant to goto hell and back!

I've ran 20 (5) round mag dumps ( so sad the mags are pinned to 5 ) as fast as I could load a new mag and pull the trigger, no issues ever and I've done many times !
 
Yes, I religously load a bunch of mags and proceed to shoot them off as fast as I can.



You ain't breaking in a chrome-lined barrel.
 
I only clean milsurps (due to age and value) and precision rifles. Anything else gets lubed until malfuctions occur then cleaning happens. I haven't cleaned my AR or pistols in years. never had an issue. Break in procedures are folly
 
supernova said:
Yes and run special break in oil. No rapid fire for the first 250 rounds, no towing a trailer for the first 500 rounds, no mag dumps for the first 1000 rounds and you must use CSA oil and filters for warranty. It's not a match rifle, it's a chrome lined semiauto civilian version of a military rifle. Just shoot it.
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Makes sense.
You left out to bring a driver and not to make financial decisions for twenty four hours after the glee wears off.
 
DT741 said:
AR15 break in procedure:

-clean the rifle
-load a bunch of magazines
-head to the range
-empty the preloaded magazines and adjust sights at the same time
-reload magazines
-empty magazines again
-reload magazines
-empty magazines again
-repeat as your budget/time allows
-leave the range with a smile
-get home, clean the rifle or not
-tell friends how much you like your AR and convince they need one
-help them with the break in procedure
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Perfect reply right here
 
KanadianShooter said:
Hey Guys,

When I bought my new AR-15 two years ago I did not bother to break in the barrel. I cleaned it when new out of the box, and then proceeded to shoot 200 rounds through it and cleaned after the range session. I have never had any accuracy issues with it since, its about a 2 moa gun at 100y with a red dot with no magnification.

One of my buddies suggested I follow a break in procedure, of specifically cleaning the barrel thoroughly after every shot with a carbon removing solvent, for the first 20-30 shots. He claimed it would improve barrel life and overall accuracy. I have a VZ-58 which I haven't shot yet in 7.62 and I am wondering whether a thorough break in procedure is necessary, and if the claims of increased accuracy and barrel life are true or just myth? Thanks for the input and advice.
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I never followed a procedure with any of my CZ858's or AR's. They all shoot about the same 2-3 MOA depending on loads, weather, barrel temp, and my crappy eyesight.
When I first got into IPSC I used to clean my guns religiously - running multiple brushes and swaps until the barrel glistened.

Over time I noticed I needed at least 150 rounds before my accuracy would tighten up again. Finally figured out to only run a couple of passes of the bronze brush and x number of swabs. Left a coating of oil in the barrel and swabbed it out before the next shooting session. Usually only took 10-15 rounds to get back the accuracy.

I left it dirty for 10 000 rounds and only roughly cleaned it when I noticed accuracy dropping off from time to time. I ended up with a couple of DNF stages when I left it a wee bit too long between cleanings with new dirtier powder.

YMMV

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