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Bigboredave
Guest
I know I'm opening up a can o worms again, but how should I break in the barrel on my new 6br Savage?
jackie schmidt
New member
There are a couple of schools of thought on this subject.
One group says just load it up, and shoot it.
Others say shoot five rounds, cleaning after each round, then shoot two a couple of times, cleaning, after those two, then clean it good, and go for it.
I still "break in" barrels. I guess it is habit more than anything else, or maybe I am scared not to. But, some of the best shooters I know simply screw it on, and start shooting.
Since yours is a Factory Barrel, I would do the five shot, cleaning after each shot, then shoot a couple of three shot groups, cleaning after each group. That should do it.......jackie
One group says just load it up, and shoot it.
Others say shoot five rounds, cleaning after each round, then shoot two a couple of times, cleaning, after those two, then clean it good, and go for it.
I still "break in" barrels. I guess it is habit more than anything else, or maybe I am scared not to. But, some of the best shooters I know simply screw it on, and start shooting.
Since yours is a Factory Barrel, I would do the five shot, cleaning after each shot, then shoot a couple of three shot groups, cleaning after each group. That should do it.......jackie
Centerfire
Member
Bbd, You might like to read what Shilen, Kreiger, and Douglas barrels have on there web sites. I think a bore guide is the most important item to obtain before shooting/cleaning. Let us know how long it takes you to break the barrel in.
Centerfire
Centerfire