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Posted: 9/9/2001 11:56:51 AM EDT
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There are several methods, but I use the one in Sinclair International's Precision Shooting Guide. It is [b][i]VERY[/i][/b] tedious to say the least, but highly effective. Sorry, I don't have the book where I am now. I may scan and post it for you later. The barrel on my Remington 700 VS doesn't pick up fouling nearly as fast as some of my "unbroken" in barrels.
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Posted: 9/9/2001 12:37:05 PM EDT
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I just saw some Var-mints at the Winn Dixie. I bought a tin.
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Posted: 9/9/2001 1:11:32 PM EDT
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ratters,
Here is a link to ArmaLite's Technical Note #28, "Breaking In Match Barrels." Don't know how closely it follows Sinclair's method, but it is a pretty involved procedure. [url]http://www.armalite.com/library/techNotes/tnote28.htm[/url] BREAK IN: ArmaLite Match Rifle barrels are produced from a custom, target grade blank. For optimum accuracy and improved life expectancy, it MUST be properly broken in. We recommend the following procedure: Remove any existing copper fouling from the barrel by using a high-quality copper-removing solvent like Hoppe’s No. 9. Fire 11 single shots, each followed by about 20 strokes of a tight fitting patch bearing J-B bore cleaner (available from Brownells, 515-623-5401). Use a Parker Hale or other wrap-around style jag rather than a slotted jag. From 12 to 30 shots, clean after each 3 shots. From 31 to 50 shots, clean after each 5 shots. Clean thoroughly with a high quality bore cleaner every 10 shots until 100 shots. This time-consuming process will allow the barrel to smooth out without an accumulation of copper fouling in the pores of the steel. The barrel should thereafter be cleaned every 20 rounds for best match accuracy. Accuracy continues to improve for several hundred rounds as the rifle breaks in. Please keep in mind this is [i]ArmaLite's[/i] suggested method and may differ from any method suggested by the maker of your brother's barrel. Good luck, Eddie |
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Posted: 9/9/2001 8:01:08 PM EDT
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According to the late, great Gale McMillan, who should know, given his record of building winning rifles, claims that the whole barrel-break-in thing was started by a barrel vendor who intended for people to ruin their barrels so they'd buy more. He figured that, at worst (for him), the "break-in" rounds would use up some barrel life, and at best, the rifle would be overcleaned to the point that it would be damaged, and a new barrel would be necessary.
Gale's advice is to shoot your rifle, and clean it when you're done shooting. He also went on to explain (and confirm) the insane practice of using bore paste and other abrasives in a new barrel, which removes rifling along with copper, and does so unevenly. Of course, lots of people believe in barrel break-ins, and Gale admits that it might not be a bad idea for a cheap barrel, but that any decent barrel won't need it. -Troy |
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Posted: 9/9/2001 8:46:30 PM EDT
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I figured out that when I did a search I needed to change it from "last 24 hrs." and I got some threads.
About the break in thing from the threads I found I think it is pretty much just to control fouling. I told my brother to use the clean after each shot for first five and after five till fifty. Shouldn't cause too much extra wear. Sweet rifle though. |
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Posted: 9/9/2001 9:09:44 PM EDT
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Here's a few break-in procedures...
Varmint Hunters [url]http://www.varminthunters.com/tech/breakin.html[/url] Shilen Rifle Barrels [url]http://www.gulfcoastarmory.com/breakin.html[/url] Sinclair Precision Reloading Handbook, 7th Edition [url]http://www.custompistols.com/bengtson/articles/bblcare.htm[/url] Field & Stream / OutdoorLife - Hunting [url]http://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/gunsbowsammo/ol/breakbarrel.html[/url] |
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Posted: 9/9/2001 11:17:50 PM EDT
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How to break-in a tool to kill varments? I think starting with something easy like baby seals or kitties should be a good start. After you club a few of those, then you can work your way up to Bambi.
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