Proper break in Techniques

[AK5.56]

Here's the best article I've ever read on break in procedures.

http://forum.snipershide.com/sniper-...rocedures.html

Wow. Great read! Thanks for that

[Izzy43]

Here's the best article I've ever read on break in procedures.

http://forum.snipershide.com/sniper-...rocedures.html

Great article. Should be a "Sticky" on every subforum.

[AK5.56]

Great article. Should be a "Sticky" on every subforum.

+1!

[David-K]

Shoot the rifle. When you're done, clean it. End of discussion.

[AK5.56]

Shoot the rifle. When you're done, clean it. End of discussion.

Just like a one night stand...

[RandyD]

Here's the best article I've ever read on break in procedures.

http://forum.snipershide.com/sniper-...rocedures.html

Excellent article.

[Fishslayer]

So my concern is I may have hurt my future accuracy or reliability with out using proper break in techniques or match ammo? What do you guys do to break in your rifles?

Unlikely you did any harm. I just shoot the thing & swab with a solventy patch.

Couple things you should be aware of when cleaning your 10/22. The receiver is painted. Anything like Powder Blast, copper fouling solvent, brake cleaner etc. will make the paint goo up & make a dawgawful mess.

The trigger housing is plastic. Again, don't use harsh solvents and especially not Powder Blast. It has an ingredient specifically made to attack plastic shotgun wad residue. I use Birchwood Casey plastic safe aerosol.

I rarely brush the bore. A few passes with a Hoppes soaked patch followed by an oily patch should be GTG.

A worthwhile upgrade is to drill a 1/4" hole in the rear of the receiver so you can brush from the breech end. Brushing/swabbing from the muzzle end can damage the crown. Directions are online.