RE: BARREL BREAK IN QUESTIONS
 

The break in procedure is not as important as something that I think has not yet been mentioned

USE A BORE GUIDE!

Very easily could ruin a new barrel if you follow all of this advise about 10 strokes , stand on one foot, switch hands, 5 strokes, bite your tongue, shoot 1 shot, start over ect ect

LOL

RE: BARREL BREAK IN QUESTIONS
 

Whatever procedure you use be sure to accomplish same on a full moon in February.

RE: BARREL BREAK IN QUESTIONS
 

Yes, of course, the full moon is very important, but don't forget to add the ground up bat nuts in your Hoppes #9. If you don't, it'll all be for naught.

RE: BARREL BREAK IN QUESTIONS
 

Just like "engine break in" different routines but basically 2 camps on the issue.

A) Do care, step softly and ease it into the real world
OR
B) Drive it like you stole it

Though both agree regular maint. and proper components are required after this intial stage. Basically do whatever you please just remember that once "break in" is finished a little care and attention after this period will make for a longer/happier relationship.

scope eye, to determine if your gun shoots different or better cleaned vs fouledjust take note to what your poi and group size was beforeand after its cleaned. If it takes a few shots to settle down then you will want to hunt on a slightly fouled bore. Not big deal as verifing POI should be part of your routine before hunting, etc.