New pistol break-in?
#1
Spike
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 15
New pistol break-in?
I just bought a new Ruger Mark lll 22-45 with 4.5" threaded bull barrel. This is the first brand new handgun I have had & I was wondering if there was a specific method to break in the barrel. It says nothing in the manual about it. When I got an aftermarket bull barrel for my 10-22 it said to clean it after every round for the first 10 & then after 5 rds for 10 times & then after 10 rds for 10 times & then after 100 rds for 10 times & then normal maintenance after that. I didn't know if that was a standard formula to go by for this 22-45. I'm going to the woods to shoot it tomorrow & after I get it broke in then I'll get my daughter on it. That's why I got it she's gonna start going to some local matches so I'm looking forward to getting it up & running for her. I know I'm gonna have to do some trigger work on it as it has about 3/16-1/4 Inch of pre travel then it breaks kinda crunchy right at 4lbs but I'm gonna put a couple bricks of ammo thru it & then see where it's at. I've read a lot of things saying they smooth out after a couple 1000 rds or so. So if someone can set me straight on this break in procedure I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Biggjimm
Biggjimm
#4
Congrats Jim, this is probably the most perfect .22LR pistol, ideal for backpacking.
I am also looking at the "Target" model, due to its heavier longer barrel and its adjustible sights.
Keep us posted on how yours shoots and what you have learned about it.
I am also looking at the "Target" model, due to its heavier longer barrel and its adjustible sights.
Keep us posted on how yours shoots and what you have learned about it.
#5
Here is that "most" would recommend for a new rifle;
http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm....-cleaning.html
So, YOUR choice; after all it's YOUR gun !!!
http://www.gunnersden.com/index.htm....-cleaning.html
So, YOUR choice; after all it's YOUR gun !!!
#6
Spike
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 15
Thanks for the input guys. I've been doing a little research on the subject & it seems like with any subject the opinions are just as varied as the guns we shoot & collect. and that's what I like about a site like this. It gives me a lot of info to consider to be able to make informed & educated decisions on my part. I've found a lot of barrel manufacturers recomended some sort of process for new barrels & if the only result is I get an excuse to shoot & to become familiar with my new gun & in the process I just might end up with a gun that is a tad bit more accurate, then I guess it's a no-brainer for me. I know I always followed manufacturers recommendations for breaking in & seasoning my muzzleloader bores & I always end up with a superbly accurate & consistent rifle & my buddies stand in line if I decide to part with one because they are such good shooters. Any ways I'm gonna go to the woods & shoot it in here in a bit & I'll post back after. Thanks again. And thanks for that link Sheridan, that's the very type of precise info this simple guy needs.
#7
The reality is, by the time most people shoot a new gun enough to be familiar with it, it's "broken" in.
I bought a Ruger MK III ten years ago that shot just as well brand new as it does now with I don't even know how many hundreds of rounds each year put through it. I typically put 200-300 rounds a year through it, which isn't all that much.
Enjoy your new gun. My MK III has a 5" bull barrel. It's been a fun gun to own. I've taken down a lot of intrusive paper targets and empty pop cans. ;-)
I bought a Ruger MK III ten years ago that shot just as well brand new as it does now with I don't even know how many hundreds of rounds each year put through it. I typically put 200-300 rounds a year through it, which isn't all that much.
Enjoy your new gun. My MK III has a 5" bull barrel. It's been a fun gun to own. I've taken down a lot of intrusive paper targets and empty pop cans. ;-)
#8
4th question under "Kahr Pistol"
www.kahr.com/faq.asp#q6
#9
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
Several of the semi-auto pistol manufacturers recommend running 200+ rounds of FMJ ammo thru before attempting HP or "carry" type rounds. After that, all I ever do is clean, shoot, clean, shoot, ... LOL.