New rifle break-in? What is the correct way?

[Trapdoor1868]

I'm just about done putting together a .308 DPMS rifle, 16" barrel. I've read a few different suggestions, including the factory manual. Just wanted some opinions. Thanks - New guy from gun-friendly PA (Bucks County)

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother.

[washguy]

Hi Trap welcome aboard ! on breaking in a new rifle...that is opening a big ol can o worms!<br />there are a zillion opinons on this subject. As for me..I clean the barrel when im building it...just to make sure it really is clean. when I take a new rifle out to the range I usually shoot 20 to 40 rounds.I can tell when its time to clean when I see the grouping get larger<br />Then I take it home and do a nice cleaning Wash

[survivalshop]

Depends on the barrel . A match barrel should be hand lapped to clean up imperfections left behind by making the lands & groves , so it should not need any thing but shooting . Sure others will come up with there own book on how to break in a barrel or rifle , but I just shoot & clean mine . Now if ya have a std. or chrome lined Barrel , some use the break in bullets or ammo & you can follow the shoot one round & clean method.

[sketch]

Get your self a bore snake and some gun blast spray and run it wet.

[unforgiven]

I have that gunblast and everything it touches is dry to the bone.It is a serious lube stripper.

[Trapdoor1868]

Thanks for the help. It's standard 16" barrel. No match or chrome.