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xdmarz · 05-03-2008, 12:21 AM

Just put together my first AR and I'm going to the range tomorrow. Do I even need to break it in? If so what procedures are recommended? Is a regular bore brush (copper?) good to go or should I use nylon?

propellerhead · 05-03-2008, 12:55 AM

I've read several threads on other forums that this whole break in thing is a myth.

ARin · 05-03-2008, 01:10 AM

copper. and dont "break it in".

Just clean it before you shoot it. and when you are done shooting for the day, clean it again.

**HPD SRT** · 05-03-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ARin

copper. and dont "break it in".

Just clean it before you shoot it. and when you are done shooting for the day, clean it again.

+2

John A. · 05-03-2008, 06:45 AM

I like boresnakes better than brushes for cleaning the bore, but for cleaning the chamber area, I do use copper chamber brushes there.

spamlovr · 05-03-2008, 11:27 AM

If no directions came with the gun for break in, than just clean and shoot.

Use a bronze phosphor brush.

If you really want to follow a break in procedure, there is plenty of info in a google search.

darkvibe · 05-03-2008, 01:28 PM

If you don't break it in, and there is a burr from the chamber cutting it will catch a little copper from each shot and keep building up.

If you shoot-clean-shoot, if there is a burr it will catch copper then you'll clean it out before it catches more copper from the next round. You'll knock down the burr after a few shots.

I don't think it's a big deal either way but if you're going for accuracy I would say better safe than sorry and just break it in. I broke my stainless barrel in by 1 shot then clean 5 times, 3 shots then clean 1 or 2 times then 5 shots then clean. No idea if it actually had any effect.

xdmarz · 05-03-2008, 05:21 PM

I shot and cleaned for the first 3, then cleaned again after 15 or so and then just went to town. 100 yards resulted in fist size groups using wolf x193. Iron sights. Overall I'm pretty happy.

spamlovr · 05-04-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xdmarz

I shot and cleaned for the first 3, then cleaned again after 15 or so and then just went to town. 100 yards resulted in fist size groups using wolf x193. Iron sights. Overall I'm pretty happy.

You should be! Those are great results for Wolf!

scalce · 05-04-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spamlovr

You should be! Those are great results for Wolf!

Wolf 55 grainers holds 2" moa at 100 yards with my 16" bushie.

I have heard that Wolf typically shoots minute of pie plate so I was pleased.

05-03-2008, 12:21 AM	#1
xdmarz XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	Stainless barrel break-in/which bore brush? Just put together my first AR and I'm going to the range tomorrow. Do I even need to break it in? If so what procedures are recommended? Is a regular bore brush (copper?) good to go or should I use nylon?

05-03-2008, 12:55 AM	#2
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,232	I've read several threads on other forums that this whole break in thing is a myth. __________________ XD Trifecta: XD-9 Tactical for practice & IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three purposes, three calibers, three models. One gun.

05-03-2008, 01:10 AM	#3
ARin XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 454	copper. and dont "break it in". Just clean it before you shoot it. and when you are done shooting for the day, clean it again. __________________ Does not provide product support for Chinese gear.

05-03-2008, 06:45 AM	#5
John A. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KY Posts: 441	I like boresnakes better than brushes for cleaning the bore, but for cleaning the chamber area, I do use copper chamber brushes there. __________________ "The 2nd Amendment wasn't adopted into the Constitution because the authors liked guns or the destruction they could cause, but to give ordinary citizens the ability to protect themselves and their family and to take up arms against anyone in a governmental position who tried to deny those fundamental and God given rights." Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

05-03-2008, 11:27 AM	#6
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 465	If no directions came with the gun for break in, than just clean and shoot. Use a bronze phosphor brush. If you really want to follow a break in procedure, there is plenty of info in a google search. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

05-03-2008, 01:28 PM	#7
darkvibe XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 722	If you don't break it in, and there is a burr from the chamber cutting it will catch a little copper from each shot and keep building up. If you shoot-clean-shoot, if there is a burr it will catch copper then you'll clean it out before it catches more copper from the next round. You'll knock down the burr after a few shots. I don't think it's a big deal either way but if you're going for accuracy I would say better safe than sorry and just break it in. I broke my stainless barrel in by 1 shot then clean 5 times, 3 shots then clean 1 or 2 times then 5 shots then clean. No idea if it actually had any effect. __________________ Springfield XD-40 Subcompact \| Kimber Eclipse Target II \| Ruger Mark II \| Kel-Tec P-3AT \| Browning Hi-Power Practical 9mm

05-03-2008, 05:21 PM	#8
xdmarz XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	I shot and cleaned for the first 3, then cleaned again after 15 or so and then just went to town. 100 yards resulted in fist size groups using wolf x193. Iron sights. Overall I'm pretty happy.

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