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break in procedures, new upper and bull barrel arriving tomorrow
post October 28th 2009 2:04 AM
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I've researched and gotten as many options on google as inquiries but would like to know what the members here think. Don't want to do this wrong since I'm investing in a good barrel this time. Thanks!

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post October 28th 2009 2:05 AM
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Go to range

Shoot

Shoot

Go home

Clean gun.


Thats how I always do it, as well as most people here.


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post October 28th 2009 2:18 AM
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Yeah well I've had that down for 40 years but wonder if that's the best way.
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post October 28th 2009 2:21 AM
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Is the bore chrome lined?
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post October 28th 2009 2:27 AM
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No, stainless steel barrel. 16" DPMS bull
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post October 28th 2009 3:05 AM
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My Procedure:

For the first 10 rounds, shoot once, clean barrel, repeat. The next 25 rounds, shoot five times, clean, repeat. The next 50 rounds, shoot ten times, clean, repeat. Once you hit 100 rounds, just shoot and clean after the session. It worked great on my SS barrel. Nothing quite like seeing sub-1" groups at 200 yards on paper.

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post October 28th 2009 3:19 AM
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Thanks Jim, that's what I'll do!
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post October 28th 2009 3:56 AM
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My personal break in procedure for New Weapon

Clean and Lube Thoroughly

Shoot at range all day, 1/2 day, ever how much you can

Go Home, Clean and Lube thoroughly.


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post October 28th 2009 3:55 PM
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If your barrel is for accuracy, I would follow jimswanson's break in procedure. I would personally use a coated cleaning rod, bore guide and nylon or bronze brushes and a jag for patches to clean it. A stainless barrel is a completely different animal than a chrome lined one. I would get more advice/opinions on this cleaning equipment.



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post October 28th 2009 7:06 PM
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QUOTE (TigerStripe @ October 28th 2009 11:55 AM) *
If your barrel is for accuracy, I would follow jimswanson's break in procedure. I would personally use a coated cleaning rod, bore guide and nylon or bronze brushes and a jag for patches to clean it. A stainless barrel is a completely different animal than a chrome lined one. I would get more advice/opinions on this cleaning equipment.



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I have never used this myself but figured I throw it out there

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=380492
Tubbs Final Finsh this is off they site
"The Tubb Final Finish Bore Polishing Ammunition is composed of a series of polishing compound impregnated bullets. Shooting several rounds of ammunition through with enhance accuracy by eliminating the imperfections inside the bore. Also makes the barrel much easier to clean. Bullet weights are approximate and will vary with compound. Each box contains 10 rounds of two different compounds. "
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post November 10th 2009 7:39 AM
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QUOTE (jimswanson @ October 27th 2009 7:05 PM) *
My Procedure:

For the first 10 rounds, shoot once, clean barrel, repeat. The next 25 rounds, shoot five times, clean, repeat. The next 50 rounds, shoot ten times, clean, repeat. Once you hit 100 rounds, just shoot and clean after the session. It worked great on my SS barrel. Nothing quite like seeing sub-1" groups at 200 yards on paper.

Jim


This is what I do, but first I polish it and treat it using Moly Fusion. Chrome is hard stuff, not too sure about these.


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post November 11th 2009 9:59 PM
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I had previously been of the mindset of "just shoot it" to break it in.

Wes at MSTN builds some fine uppers, and always emphasizes accuracy. He has posted his method for stainless barrel break-in here:
http://www.mstn.biz/index.php?option=com_e...7&Itemid=28

I have corroborated his method of using KG-2, especially on the throat area, with other sources, and have chosen to adopt this method myself.

This post has been edited by akxx: November 11th 2009 9:59 PM

Links and References to Other Pages:

http://www.mstn.biz/index.php?...ew&id=7&Itemid=28
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