Tomm Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 hello, as above really, just wondering hows best to go about bedding a new firle in so to speak, i assume its a case of firing a few then cleaning it? what can happen if this is not done properly and is there anyone kind enough to let me know how they have gone about it in the past? many thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 what calibre? my .22 cz, just put large amounts of ammo through it cleaning whats that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Just give it a clean with copper remover after each time you use it. Forrest Bore Foam is about the easiest, I would recommend it. All it means really is the new bore is a bit rough and picks up copper until it smooths out. There are some complex rituals used by target shooters.m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter.123 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 If it's a 22lr just keep sticking the rounds through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted April 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 was asking reguarding a .22-250 and a .17mhr thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 It seems for some break-in is a mystical ritual and for others a lot of work off the barels life ... (try google) You're probably close when you say "fire a few and clean it...". A good cleaning kit, a proper bore guide and 'sensible' use are possibly more important than the brand of apres chasse lotion. But then I always clean from chamber to muzzle .... except on the 13th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedwards1966 Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 I think the common procedure is to clean it every couple of shots, then every few shots, then every now and again, and finally it's bedded in. I can't say how many shots it'll take to bed it in, probably not too many - when the accuracy improves it's about there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 just a thought .. www.6mmbr.com/gailmcmbreakin.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 was asking reguarding a .22-250 and a .17mhr thanks Tom My last new hmr, I took the mod off, and shot 10 but boresnaked in between shots, seemed ok out of the box after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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