break in

[ragewalker]

Ive shot my 338 and 308 twice now, tryin to break em in at the same time, to save time. I find a small amt of "blue" copper fouling from the 308, but none from the 338. Im soaking the barrels in hoppes 9 for about 20 mins then running soaked patchs thru, and I find blue from the 308, no blue from the 338.
I run a bore snake thru, let the barrel dry and do it again.
I dont want to mess this up, so I am curious if im doing something wrong, or if there just isnt any fouling yet and the "shoot then clean.." break in isnt needed for the trg.
thanks for any help

 

[DMann]

Re: break in

First, read this: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1562996#Post1562996

Second, try Wipe Out bore cleaning foam - not nearly as labor intensive as Hoppes and a better copper remover without endangering your bore.

Factory barrels may well have lingering tool marks and so forth that a custom barrel would not and some break-in could prove useful. Were they mine, I would probably just shoot them.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: break in

just shoot the fucking thing

 

[ORD]

Re: break in

AWE...NOT THIS $#!T AGAIN!!!

Here is a video that will describe, in absolutely perfect detail, the delicate and complicated process required for proper barrel break-in:

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[ragewalker]

Re: break in

just thought it was odd that I got fouling from one and not the other. I want my stuff perfect, so I had to ask. Im not gonna worry bout it so much. Thanks for the replys

 

[cooper623]

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I have always just ignored the idea of breaking in a treat my rifles the same from day 1 to day 100000000. When I get the gun, I clean it before i shoot it. then, i clean everytime after i shoot. Its worked great for me. IMO the "barrel break in process" which some people think is absolutely crucial to getting any sort of accuracy out of your rifle is a myth. However, the idea of intentionally fouling your barrel doesnt make since because if youre looking for consistancy, its alot harder to consistantly foul a gun then it is to consistantly clean a gun. You really dont have control over how it fouls and there are so many variables but if you clean the same everytime, its a lot easier to maintain consistancy

 

[cooper623]

Re: break in

but +1 on the video

 

[5RWannabe]

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that video is great, makes my cry alittle but that is a fine break in procedure if i say so myself.

 

[JeffLebowski]

Re: break in

Too bad this has never been discussed before on here.....

 

[njlohmann]

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Let me give you the PROPER barrel break in procedure.

1) Once you are at the shooting range, point the rifle downrange toward the target.
2) Load magazine.
3) Insert magazine into weapon.
4) Chamber a round.
5) Pull trigger.
6) Repeat steps 4&5 until magazine is empty.
7) Once magazine is empty, repeat the above steps until your ammunition is depleted.
8) Pack up equipment and go home.
9) Place rifle in safe.

*It is important to note that I did not mention anything about cleaning the rifle after every shot.

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: break in

Look, If you feel the need, go for it.

I've been all over the landscape on this subject, and I see good reasons on both sides of the question. I likely always will.

My approach is like the thing they say about Doctors, "...First, do no harm...". The most prevalent cause of bore/throat/crown degradation is improper cleaning techniques. Whatever you do, when you clean, take proper precaution to avoid cleaning wear.

My guess is the .308 has a factory barrel and the .338's is a bit more of a premium product. If so, the latter has a more finely finished bore, and that's likely the reason it fouls less.

This means the .338's probably already broken in from the factory.

The thing to understand about break-in is what the end result is supposed to look like. We are looking to hone/burnish the bore so less copper accumulates.

With a premium bore, this goal has already been achieved by careful lapping, and aftermarket attempts to achieve it all over again are unnecessary, and may be harmful. Some barrel makers define it as abuse that voids their warranty.

With a factory bore, the end result will occur whether or not a deliberate course of break in is followed. In such light, I now prefer to simply use the rifle as designed from the get-go. No bore life gets expended for a purpose different from what the rifle was intended to do, and there's less opportunity for aggressive cleaning to degrade the bore prematurely.

Abrasives in the bore have a very, very limited usefulness.

Greg

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: break in

all the above advice is for bull barrels ONLY.....


cow barrels take another technique entirely

 

[medic103]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BOLTRIPPER</div><div class="ubbcode-body">all the above advice is for bull barrels ONLY.....


cow barrels take another technique entirely </div></div>

How do I know if my barrel is a cow or bull?

+1 on the vid. Always makes me laugh out loud,

 

[5RWannabe]

Re: break in

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How do I know if my barrel is a cow or bull?
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guess it depends on how long it takes to get a gallon of milk out of it. bull types take much longer so i hear.


or maybe it has something to do with "steers and queers".. does it have horns boy?