Author Topic: Barrel break in??? (Read 703 times)

Jimmy52 · « **on:** June 19, 2006, 01:54:17 AM »

Do you believe that it is necessary to "break in" a new barrel? If so is there a standard process?
Thanks

Game_Stalker · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2006, 06:43:59 AM »

IMO, it isn't really necessary to break in a barrel unless you plan on using it for competitions or in a situation where you would be making long distance shots faster than the barrel can cool down. I break in all my barrels for the sole purpose of being prepared. It takes some time, but you never know when it will pay off.

skb2706 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2006, 07:03:50 AM »

You can go to the individual barrel makers websites and get their take on 'barrel breakin'. I personally think its a waste of time for the average Joe shooting the average hunting rounds.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2006, 08:05:52 AM »

I agree with both posts above. I never broke in any of my barrels in 30 years of shooting and have rifles capable of sub MOA groups.

KN · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2006, 12:23:50 PM »

I have rifles that I have "broken in" and those that I havn't. I cant tell any appreciable difference between them. Although my two most accurate rifles were never "broken in" KN

Jimmy52 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2006, 03:16:52 AM »

Thanks for the input guys

ihookem · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:02:54 PM »

One good reason to break in a barrel is it might stay clean longer. At least clean it every shot for the first ten rounds or so.