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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: 509er on July 21, 2010, 05:44:19 AM

Title: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: 509er on July 21, 2010, 05:44:19 AM: Looking for some recommendations on what to clean the barrel with during break-in.

Thanks
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: MADMAX on July 21, 2010, 05:53:29 AM: I use sweets

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=643582 (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=643582)
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: Three_Oh_Eight on July 21, 2010, 01:24:15 PM: I'm not a firm believer in breaking in a barrel other than I won't shoot a barrel hot. Typically 3 shot group for stuff over 3000 fps, 5 shot group for stuff under 3000 fps, and then a cooling period until the barrel is back to pre-shooting temp.

I do like to use JB bore paste before shooting the rifle for the first time and then every few times to the range until 4 range sessions are completed. It smooths out the barrel from the factory burrs, which reduces fouling overall.
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: h20hunter on July 21, 2010, 02:03:58 PM: Sweet's is really good stuff. If you want to be sure it is not spoiled just take the cap off and take a whiff. If it knocks you on your **s you got some good stuff. Run a few patches, let is sit for a minute, and clean it out good. Don't let it sit for more than a minute or so.
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: C-Money on July 21, 2010, 02:23:26 PM: I am a big Hoppes fan. Been using it for years!
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: Elk-aholic on July 21, 2010, 03:05:19 PM: BARNES CR-10
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: PA BEN on July 22, 2010, 06:23:46 AM: sweets all the way. Cleans quick ;)
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: elkspert on July 22, 2010, 06:16:35 PM: Kroil, definatley good stuff. Seems you need a couple different oils, some work better on carbon and others work better on copper.
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: wastickslinger on July 22, 2010, 07:05:17 PM: Does anyone else use Wipe-Out. The brushless cleaner. The guy at One Stop in Wenatchee advised I use it and thats all I use now. Its a two part, the bore cleaner and the accelerator. Should I go back to a brush? Sorry 509er not trying to thread Jack, well I guess its still on topic.
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: fishnate on July 22, 2010, 11:22:51 PM: Butchs bore shine! 8)
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: Huntboy on July 23, 2010, 08:44:50 PM: 509er try reading this thread from another forum, I don't know if this will help or not.

http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/Barrel_BreakIn.asp (http://www.snipercountry.com/Articles/Barrel_BreakIn.asp)
Title: Re: What cleaner during break-in?
Post by: Kent Hunter on July 25, 2010, 06:04:08 PM: I use Butches at the range and then Wipe-Out at home.