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Title: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Neo46 on February 19, 2013, 10:51:32 PM: just out of curiosity, what are youre methods of breaking in a barrel on an AR15? I have gotten conflicting info on AR break ins, some say its not neccessary and other swear by it, I have a colt 6940 (never been shot...YET!!!) and was wondering what was your thoughts on this issue, is it neccessary or not? :shaka:
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Colt808 on February 19, 2013, 10:56:11 PM: Quote from: Neo46 on February 19, 2013, 10:51:32 PM
just out of curiosity, what are youre methods of breaking in a barrel on an AR15? I have gotten conflicting info on AR break ins, some say its not neccessary and other swear by it, I have a colt 6940 (never been shot...YET!!!) and was wondering what was your thoughts on this issue, is it neccessary or not? :shaka:
It's not necessary. By simply shooting your rifle, you will eventually reach a "sweet spot" that's right for you. No special rituals or specific number of rounds.
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: dirsh on February 19, 2013, 11:04:10 PM: I've searched for a while looking for an answer to this question. A few people have have suggested a few ways but the majority says pretty much what colt808 said. "Just shoot it"
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: drck1000 on February 19, 2013, 11:12:48 PM: Clean the grease and other stuff from shipping/storage, lube it up and shoot.

If I had a custom match barrel, I would probably follow the barrel manufacturer's recommendations, but no need for breaking in a chrome lined barrel.
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Neo46 on February 19, 2013, 11:25:34 PM: Quote from: Colt808 on February 19, 2013, 10:56:11 PM
It's not necessary. By simply shooting your rifle, you will eventually reach a "sweet spot" that's right for you. No special rituals or specific number of rounds.
I was kinda hoping that! I just wanna shoot but read on forums and stuff you shoot 3-5 rnds then clean and repeat for like friggen 100+ rounds, was kinda dreading it! Thanx
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Neo46 on February 19, 2013, 11:27:11 PM: Quote from: drck1000 on February 19, 2013, 11:12:48 PM
Clean the grease and other stuff from shipping/storage, lube it up and shoot.

If I had a custom match barrel, I would probably follow the barrel manufacturer's recommendations, but no need for breaking in a chrome lined barrel.

Yeah I already cleaned it and treated it with froglube...TWICE still waiting to shoot it, Im hoping this ammo dry spell is over soon
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Inspector on February 20, 2013, 01:13:20 AM: It is what the manufacturer of that barrel says to do.

Noveske says just shoot it for their barrels.
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: Neo46 on February 20, 2013, 01:44:50 AM: Quote from: Inspector on February 20, 2013, 01:13:20 AM
It is what the manufacturer of that barrel says to do.

Noveske says just shoot it for their barrels.
my colt manual says nothing about barrel break ins
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: GZire on February 20, 2013, 06:33:10 PM: I believe it for a SS barrel, but don't subscribe to it with your standard AR barrel.
Title: Re: ar15 barrel break in?
Post by: bass monkey on February 20, 2013, 06:35:24 PM: i think it was speedtek who posted a ritual barrel breaking in process. cleaning after every round. then when you get to 5 its every 5 or something. maybe he will post it up