Originally Posted By: Field MedicWhat is the break in process going to do? What is it that you are really achieving? Is running that brush down the barrel by a novice shooter After every 5-10 rounds for an undetermined amount of time possibly more destructive than just loading it up and shooting??? Just a thought??!!
Nailed it right here. Your cleaning rod will do more damage than just shooting it. Now if you run a good bore guide and good rods it will keep your barrel in better shape, but the majority of hunters just look confused when you start mentioning bore guides and other cleaning essentials.