.308 Lover Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 I know a lot of people break in a barrel by shooting one shot and cleaning the barrel, then shooting two shots and cleaning the barrel, etc., up to 10 shots. This is a lot of work and time. I have what I think is a better way. Break your barrel in at home before you ever shoot your gun. Get some JB Bore Cleaner. First, mop out all of the dirt from the proof-load with the solvent of your choice. Then run some dry patches through your barrel until the barrel is dry. Next coat a tight-fitting patch with some Hoppes No. 9 bore cleaner. Coat that patch with the JB Bore cleaner. Run that patch through the bore and work your cleaning rod back and forth three to four inches while advancing the cleaning rod a few inches every few rubs. When you get this patch out of the barrel, get another patch and once again coat it with the Hoppes and the JB and repeat putting it through the bore as directed above. Do this with a third patch. Now clean all of the JB out of your bore with clean patches and Hoppes. Dry your bore and head for the range, your barrel is broken in. JB Bore Cleaner is like very fine lapping compound. This procedure takes a while to do and it is messy and takes a while to clean up. But I think it is better than going to the range and doing it the other way. When I go to the range I want to shoot, not clean my rifle 10 times.
98Z5V Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 This is also another cool, easy way to break in your barrel: http://www.davidtubb.com/final-finish-loaded-ammo
.308 Lover Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Posted June 2, 2015 This is also another cool, easy way to break in your barrel: http://www.davidtubb.com/final-finish-loaded-ammo I checked out the article. That is simply fire-lapping and is probably the very best way to smooth out a barrel, especially for a rifle with a somewhat rough bore that gets copper-fouled very easily. It does have the advantage of going in only one direction. I still like the JB method for a new, unfired (except for proofing) barrel. But there is more than one way to "skin a cat", as they say.
98Z5V Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 But there is more than one way to "skin a cat", as they say. Yes, there is.
survivalshop Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 IMO ,If its a hand lapped Match barrel , it shouldn't need any break in , only seasoning , which requires a certain round count :auto: .
jtallen83 Posted June 2, 2015 Report Posted June 2, 2015 I'm sticking with ArmaLites advice, NO ABRASIVES; http://www.armalite.com/images/Tech%20Notes/2015/Tech%20Note%2028,%20Breaking%20in%20Match%20Barrels,%20030205.pdf
jamesfnbond Posted June 6, 2015 Report Posted June 6, 2015 I'm sticking with ArmaLites advice, NO ABRASIVES; http://www.armalite.com/images/Tech%20Notes/2015/Tech%20Note%2028,%20Breaking%20in%20Match%20Barrels,%20030205.pdf Similar to DPMS break in instructions on their unlined barrels. I dont mind working on my guns at the range in that they have about every tool you might need in case you forgot something, a well equiped reloading shed and a lot of long time shooters and gunsmiths that you can pick up tips from if you keep you mouth shut and listen when they are talking shop.
MikedaddyH Posted June 6, 2015 Report Posted June 6, 2015 (edited) Similar to DPMS break in instructions on their unlined barrels. I dont mind working on my guns at the range in that they have about every tool you might need in case you forgot something, a well equiped reloading shed and a lot of long time shooters and gunsmiths that you can pick up tips from if you keep you mouth shut and listen when they are talking shop.That is just about the Best advice.... STFU and Learn from the old guys ! Edited June 6, 2015 by MikedaddyH
jtallen83 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 That is just about the Best advice.... STFU and Learn from the old guys ! How do I know when I'm the old guy??????
Rsquared Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 Same as if you're sitting at the poker table and wondering who the patsy is. If you're wondering.......then it's probably you. <laughs>
unforgiven Posted June 7, 2015 Report Posted June 7, 2015 Shot and a GOOOOAAAAALLLLLL <lmao> Hope that doesn't happen to me :ugone2far:
ponce Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 I like Gale McMillan's procedure: http://www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html
Matt.Cross Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 I like Gale McMillan's procedure:http://www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html Come on now, we can't be undoing years of practicing old wives tales with good old fashioned common sense!
unforgiven Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 From what I have read the steel screw together rods are the worst to use.Just my 2 mags.
blue109 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 I have that cheapo brass rod kit that comes in the wooden box I got from Wal-Mart
planeflyer21 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Posted June 13, 2015 I use the Ruble method of barrel break-in. BAM! BAM! BAM-BAM-BAM!
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now