bigpapa

I couldn't handle the thought of not doing everything I could to make my rifle shoot it's best so I just useda method I read hear:
Precision Shooting Magazine Barrel Break In Procedure:[/b]
STEP 1 (repeated 10 times)[/b]
1. Fire one round.
2. Push wet patches soaked with a powder solvent through the bore.
3. Push a brush through the bore (5 times in each direction).
4. Push dry patches through the bore (2 times).
5. Push wet patches soaked with a copper solvent through the bore.
6. Push a brush through the bore (5 times in each direction).
7. Push dry patches through the bore (2 times).
8. Push a patch with 2 drops of oil through the bore.
STEP 2 (repeated 5 times)[/b]
1. Fire a 3 shot group.
2. Repeat the cleaning procedure from STEP 1 after each group.
STEP 3 (repeat 5 times)[/b]
1. Fire a 5 shot group.
2. Repeat the cleaning procedure from STEP 1.
They recommend the use of a patch with 2 drops of oil after the cleaning so that you are not shooting with a dry bore. It is also advisable to use a powder solvent and copper solvent from the same manufacturer to be sure they are chemically compatible.[/b]
I was shocked to see all of the crap that came out of the barrel after each shot. Needless to say I only got 5 shot's off yeasterday and so will be going back to finish step 1 but I actually found it enjoyable to shoot and then clean my rifle over and over. I don't want to sound strange or nothing but...if nothing else it was a bonding experience. Meaning taking that much time and care has made me appreciate my rifle so much more.