ORIGINAL: Vapodog
I've done it many ways and can tell no difference from not doing it at all.....Further I've seen no data at all to convince me that there's value to "breaking in" a gun.
Clean the oils from the factory and go sight it in.....then go hunting.
Well Vapodog, you, IMHO,are dead wrong. I break in and shoot at least 10 rifles a year with Wilson. Douglas, A&B, and on and on barrels and if you want to shoot sub 1/2 MOA you better be taking your time and doing it right. I've seen alot of premium barrels ruined by just putting some oil? in the barrel and then go hunting. That's why there are so many rifles on GA, AA andGB that look good and can't hit squat. You have been lucky. I have built over 100 custom Mausers in my lifetime, have my own range and I speak the truth. Like I said before, some need TLC and others don't....I'm not going to take a chance on a 400 dollar barrel and action....no way. Good luck, Rick.