Post by: WapitiTalk1 on November 03, 2017, 10:21:18 PM
Post by: Tiger1358 on November 04, 2017, 12:40:12 AM
Next group of 20 shots- clean after 5 shot cycle
But it's not really necessary.
Post by: b23 on November 04, 2017, 10:41:31 AM
Personally, I think it's a PITA and I think more people talk about doing it, than actually do it.
Post by: Stein on November 04, 2017, 10:56:05 AM
First 5 shots - clean after each shot
Next group of 20 shots- clean after 5 shots cycle
But it's not really necessary.
Similar to what I do, for the first 5 shots, I strip the copper out. I don't know if it is necessary or not, but made for a nice couple days at the range and certainly didn't hurt accuracy. Now, the rifle just doesn't get that dirty. A dry patch is about all it gets these days.
Post by: Larry S. on November 04, 2017, 01:45:14 PM
My "break-in" process is to thoroughly clean a new rifle when I bring it home and, then, take it to the range with various loads. I never let the barrel get hot (I sometimes wait 5 - 6 minutes between shots) and I don't do any cleaning between shots. When I find the tightest group, I take the rifle home, clean it, and then do some fine-tuning on the load it liked and, a few days later, take those loads, shoot them and find the one that is most accurate.
So, all I can say is that it has worked for me. It still works for me. And will probably work for me in the future.
Some example results attached: (Note: The first picture is of factory loaded Core-Lokts. The next two are from one of my .270's. I own three .270's and three 30-06's. Two Howa Model 1500's- .270 and 30-06, one Winchester Model 70 in .270, one Browning A-Bolt in 30-06, One Ruger M77 MkII in 30-06, and one Marlin XL-7 in .270). I mention the different brands to show that this method has worked in more than one brand.
NOTE: The three rounds on the outside of the target in the third picture were brought to you by the .300 Win Mag w/muzzle brake being fired at the next table. Good grief!