Author Topic: Breaking in new Encore (Read 565 times)

reddeer · « **on:** September 22, 2005, 10:53:58 AM »

Having installed a scope on my new SS Encore I would like to know the correct break-in proceedure with regards to cleaning out action and barrel and the best products to use before I fire the first shot.
Doug

quicksdraw45 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 22, 2005, 12:26:12 PM »

I like to use the sinclair bore guides on my encore and contenders although I belive they are not offered for straight walled cases , On a new barrel or action I give them a good cleaning and then just shoot and have fun . Dont get the barrel hot to the touch and the barrel life will be extended . All this barrel break in is a bunch of crap and more shooters are learning this .

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 22, 2005, 04:40:34 PM »

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I like to use the sinclair bore guides on my encore and contenders although I belive they are not offered for straight walled cases , On a new barrel or action I give them a good cleaning and then just shoot and have fun . Dont get the barrel hot to the touch and the barrel life will be extended . All this barrel break in is a bunch of crap and more shooters are learning this .

I second that. Barrel break in is not all it is cracked up to be.

coyote 2 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 22, 2005, 06:01:10 PM »

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I second that. Barrel break in is not all it is cracked up to be.

LOL - my break in for a rifle is to shoot the dang thing. And mine shoot as well as the guys at the range that shoot 10 rounds - clean it - special bore cleaner - and do it over and over. Maybe their barrel will last a little longer than mine - but who is going to count the rounds.

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reddeer · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2005, 10:56:45 PM »

my break in for a rifle is to shoot the dang thing
Those are my sentiments entirely, thanks guys.