Whats the proper way to clean a new rifle
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Tim Neitzke
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A new rifle.. There are plenty that don't get cleaned.
I run a few patches of solvent down the bore followed by a couple dry and shoot.
I run a few patches of solvent down the bore followed by a couple dry and shoot.
Tim Neitzke
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That's what you asked ,right ?
Orneryolfart357
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There is a video online that describes how to break in a new rifle.. Throw it in the dirt a few times etc... and then shoot it. I don't have the video but someone may come along and post it for you. Break in is very important! lol
SlickerThanSnot
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Originally Posted By: catbegoneSo I guess there is no reason to clean it after 1 shot for 5 times then clean it after 3 shots up to 50 shots to season the rifle, Correct?
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
Tim Neitzke
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Originally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotOriginally Posted By: catbegoneSo I guess there is no reason to clean it after 1 shot for 5 times then clean it after 3 shots up to 50 shots to season the rifle, Correct?
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
Yep.
Clean n shoot...
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
Yep.
Clean n shoot...
204 AR
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Originally Posted By: Tim NeitzkeOriginally Posted By: SlickerThanSnotOriginally Posted By: catbegoneSo I guess there is no reason to clean it after 1 shot for 5 times then clean it after 3 shots up to 50 shots to season the rifle, Correct?
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
Yep.
Clean n shoot...
+1. I will add that my first range session will be somewhat abbreviated before I clean it again, 20 maybe 30 rounds.
tried it both ways with several different new rifles over the years. the ones i cleaned good right out of the box and then hunted with shot just as good as the ones i wasted a whole bunch of ammo with doing some kind of break in, seasoning or whatever else you want to call it.
Yep.
Clean n shoot...
+1. I will add that my first range session will be somewhat abbreviated before I clean it again, 20 maybe 30 rounds.
OldTurtle
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I've tried the shoot 5, clean, until I hit the first 25, the it was 25 and clean, then 100 and clean, then shoot until the accuracy falls off...Then I took the advice of the guy that was my reloading mentor and his advice was to shoot until the accuracy falls off, then clean...
I just got a new barrel from Douglas Barrels and their instruction was to clean after the first 15 rounds...
On the first two, I couldn't tell a nickels worth of difference in "break in" as to accuracy or ease of cleaning....Just don't get too aggressive with some of the paste type cleaners...There are different grades of cutting action between those normally used..While it takes a little more elbow action, OSSO is the one that I would start out with if you find you are having a problem with chemical cleaners...
I just got a new barrel from Douglas Barrels and their instruction was to clean after the first 15 rounds...
On the first two, I couldn't tell a nickels worth of difference in "break in" as to accuracy or ease of cleaning....Just don't get too aggressive with some of the paste type cleaners...There are different grades of cutting action between those normally used..While it takes a little more elbow action, OSSO is the one that I would start out with if you find you are having a problem with chemical cleaners...
NdIndy
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If you have more time and Money than sense, follow any break in procedure out there. Otherwise a few patches to clean out any manufacturing junk and dust.
The only reason barrel makers have a procedure in print is to shut up all the people that refused to believe there wasn't a magic recipe. On the upside they do get to sell more barrels, some of those procedures knock years of a barrels life.
The only reason barrel makers have a procedure in print is to shut up all the people that refused to believe there wasn't a magic recipe. On the upside they do get to sell more barrels, some of those procedures knock years of a barrels life.
If I've got something new, especially if it's expensive, I'll take an extra 5 minutes out of my life to make sure I break in the barrel.
I don't believe in any standard method. If it's hand lapped, 3 rounds of one wet patch, 3 brush strokes, one wet then one dry will just about always make me happy. Last Krieger I had didn't show any copper after the second shot.
Some factory barrels might take 10-12. Not a big deal.
Like I said, even if it's a waste of time, I'll consider it time well wasted. Better safe than sorry.
I don't believe in any standard method. If it's hand lapped, 3 rounds of one wet patch, 3 brush strokes, one wet then one dry will just about always make me happy. Last Krieger I had didn't show any copper after the second shot.
Some factory barrels might take 10-12. Not a big deal.
Like I said, even if it's a waste of time, I'll consider it time well wasted. Better safe than sorry.
Eric_Mayer
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If it's a custom, hand lapped barrel, there is little you need to do, but following a short break-in procedure doesn't hurt anything. If it is a factory barrel, from one of the major rifle manufacturers, I will do a break-in procedure for the first 30 to 50 rounds. Not only does it remove that variable from the equation (if the rifle is not shooting well), but it also helps prevent major copper fouling in the future.
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
Originally Posted By: Eric_MayerIf it's a custom, hand lapped barrel, there is little you need to do, but following a short break-in procedure doesn't hurt anything. If it is a factory barrel, from one of the major rifle manufacturers, I will do a break-in procedure for the first 30 to 50 rounds. Not only does it remove that variable from the equation (if the rifle is not shooting well), but it also helps prevent major copper fouling in the future.
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
X2 I'd say Eric is pretty spot on with that.
Anything I have with a custom barrel, I just shoot it.
Factory barrels are a little different animal and will usually benefit from a regimented break in process.
Opinions will likely vary but I'm a firm believer in always using bore guides, too!
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
X2 I'd say Eric is pretty spot on with that.
Anything I have with a custom barrel, I just shoot it.
Factory barrels are a little different animal and will usually benefit from a regimented break in process.
Opinions will likely vary but I'm a firm believer in always using bore guides, too!
RePete
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Originally Posted By: NdIndy On the upside they do get to sell more barrels, some of those procedures knock years of a barrels life.
Pac-Nor recommend's a simple thirty round break in.
Couple questions
1) Do you presume to know more than one of the premier barrel manufacturers in the country.
2) What math does one use to come up with 30 or even 60 rounds equating to "years of barrel life".
Pac-Nor recommend's a simple thirty round break in.
Couple questions
1) Do you presume to know more than one of the premier barrel manufacturers in the country.
2) What math does one use to come up with 30 or even 60 rounds equating to "years of barrel life".
RePete
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Originally Posted By: Eric_MayerIf it's a custom, hand lapped barrel, there is little you need to do, but following a short break-in procedure doesn't hurt anything. If it is a factory barrel, from one of the major rifle manufacturers, I will do a break-in procedure for the first 30 to 50 rounds. Not only does it remove that variable from the equation (if the rifle is not shooting well), but it also helps prevent major copper fouling in the future.
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
Best post in this entire thread. ^^^^^^^
In short. If you are using a bore-guide, normal solvent (Butch's, Shooter's Choice, Hoppes, etc) and brass brushes, there is nothing you can do to the barrel by cleaning it/breaking it in.
Eric
Best post in this entire thread. ^^^^^^^
TripleDeuce660
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I just use hoppes until the patches come out clean. Well oiled patch followed by a dry one. Shoot the heck out of it. Some guns can take a lot of patches to get the gunk out the first time.