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Posted: 9/30/2011 8:14:06 AM EST
Whats the proper way to break in a brand new barrel... Its chrome Moly, 16"
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:16:01 AM EST
[#1]
By shooting it, there's nothing special you need to do.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:16:37 AM EST
[#2]
Quoted:
By shooting it, there's nothing special you need to do.


First reply for the win!
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:25:58 AM EST
[#3]
Shoot it. The more rounds, the better.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:42:35 AM EST
[#4]
Shoot it.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:44:16 AM EST
[#5]
Might be a good idea to clean it once first ––
I have seen where that is a pretty good idea just to make sure it's gtg.

After that –– let 'er rip, and keep her wet.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:47:19 AM EST
[#6]
Barrel break in is a myth. see the firs post.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 8:50:06 AM EST
[#7]
How to break in a barrel haha




Link Posted: 9/30/2011 9:29:24 AM EST
[#8]
Some say myth.

But to answer you question. Every manufacturer has their own recommendation.
Now here we are speaking of Chrome Moly Barrel. Chrome lined dont even worry about it, break in is not possible.
it goes something like.
Use a cleaner that will remove both powder and copper makes this a little less labor intinsive. Hoppes Bench rest, 9 would work along wiht many good options.
Patch it dry before continuing to fire.
Clean barrel.
Clean after each shot for the first 10-20 shots.
Clean after each 5-10 shots there after till you reach 100.
Done clean when accuracy is lost or you feel like it.

From experience i can tell you in about 30-40 rounds you will see the barrel come clean much faster as compared to the first 5.
I have done this on:
1 ar15 not chrome lined
1 new bolt gun
2 used bolt guns that were not carred for. Even these were coming clean easier after 2 dozen or so rounds. No considering the initial cleaning that took some time.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 9:35:42 AM EST
[#9]
Quoted:
Barrel break in is a myth. see the firs post.


Indeed it is, just shoot it to break it in.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 9:36:50 AM EST
[#10]
If proper barrel break-in makes any difference, it is small enough that unless you're running an AWFULLY accurate rig to begin with, it would be unnoticeable.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 9:37:58 AM EST
[#11]
I don't even break in my bolt guns that I shoot long range matches with. I'm sure as shit not going to waste time, ammo, and barrel life doing it with an AR barrel.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 9:47:00 AM EST
[#12]
Well i got trigger time out of it. While cleaning, i visited with some more experienced range companions, that I learned from. I would call it a good day.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 11:02:49 AM EST
[#13]
Quoted:
How to break in a barrel haha


http://youtu.be/f_LvPjreNjg



You beat me to it.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 12:00:17 PM EST
[#14]
Quoted:
Whats the proper way to break in a brand new barrel... Its chrome Moly, 16"

I agree with the other members here, just shoot it, with all my AR, 6 former and currently 6 all with chromoly chrome lined barrels, 20" and 16" barrels, no special break in required.

After shooting I just lightly clean the bore to remove carbon residue, but I clean my chambers and BCGs real good then lube them.

About 40 years ago when I was starting my AR disease I was over cleaning my bore after every time I went shooting, these days I just use a boresnake to clean my bore but I thoroughly clean my bore every 1K to 2K rounds with the traditional cleaning rod and complete cleaning kit.

For more info on maintenance and cleaning go to the noted forum and read all of the tacked threads there.


Link Posted: 9/30/2011 1:11:45 PM EST
[#15]
Just shoot the damn thing.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 2:14:41 PM EST
[#16]
Quoted:
How to break in a barrel haha


http://youtu.be/f_LvPjreNjg



Crazy I am a member of that range, I need to find more out about these guys
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 3:00:20 PM EST
[#17]
I have yet to run a patch through a new barrel and not find one of two things.



1. that it has been fired by the manufacturer and there is fowling.

2. that it has not been cleaned by the manufacturer and that there are metal shavings and particles from the factory.



if possible (and it usually is) run a patch through it before you shoot it. It 's nice to not drag all that metal through a pristine barrel.



Don't sprinkle metallic filings down the barrel when you store it. But if you do, then clean it before you shoot it.
Link Posted: 9/30/2011 3:31:02 PM EST
[#18]
Quoted:
I have yet to run a patch through a new barrel and not find one of two things.

1. that it has been fired by the manufacturer and there is fowling.
2. that it has not been cleaned by the manufacturer and that there are metal shavings and particles from the factory.

if possible (and it usually is) run a patch through it before you shoot it. It 's nice to not drag all that metal through a pristine barrel.

Don't sprinkle metallic filings down the barrel when you store it. But if you do, then clean it before you shoot it.


Somehting to add to this for right off the shelf barrels:  Alot of manufacturers put a thicker lube on the gun to protect it from corosion while it is being shipped around to final point of sell as well as the time it will spend on a shelf before it is used.
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