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Originally posted by NormanConquest:
since we all seem to spit a hair on this subject,I will admit being as guity. Although I fire jacketed, I also cast my own. For " breaking down the lands" of any possible tool marks,etc. I use a cast bullet sized to the bore + lapped w/ cutting oil + valve lapping compound.20 rounds will clean it up with no "rough spots"
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Originally posted by DocEd:
My business of re-barreling rifles has benefitted greatly due to "Break-in" procedures.
One of the most valuable assets, to my business, was the NECO "Fire lapping" kit.

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Originally posted by Pegleg:
I break in my barrels for mainly one reason. That is to make cleaning easier and quicker between matches. Reloading, cleaning and preparing for the next match has always seen me rushing to be ready.
Breaking in a barrel takes me about 10 shots and to me the benefit of a quick cleanup far outweighs the notion that you are taking un-necessary shots that decrease the life of your barrel.
I don't read the funny papers but have placed in National competition and have the trophy's to prove it.
To each his own. I'll look for your results in the match reports.

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Originally posted by Pegleg:
I placed 3rd in the 1992 Nationals in Phoenix.
Over 600 shooters as the World Championships were to follow.
Shot the smallest group at the 95 Nationals in Kansas City.
I've retired from benchrest as many of my friends who I shot with have moved on also.
I will entertain individual matches for money though. I still have a sporter and a heavy to play around with.
Do you register as DocEd in matches? Wild!
Come up to Tacoma and lets shoot a match together.

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Originally posted by butchlambert:

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Originally posted by Pegleg:

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Originally posted by Pegleg:
I placed 3rd in the 1992 Nationals in Phoenix.
Over 600 shooters as the World Championships were to follow.
Shot the smallest group at the 95 Nationals in Kansas City.
I've retired from benchrest as many of my friends who I shot with have moved on also.
I will entertain individual matches for money though. I still have a sporter and a heavy to play around with.
Do you register as DocEd in matches? Wild!
Come up to Tacoma and lets shoot a match together.

I'm sorry to have said I placed in the 1992 Nationals. It was the 1997 Nationals.
3rd place in the 13.5 lb. class.

I was there also at that time.Weren't near 600 shooters there.

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Originally posted by Pegleg:
How did you do there, Butch?

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Originally posted by Pegleg:
I placed 3rd in the 1992 Nationals in Phoenix.
Over 600 shooters as the World Championships were to follow.
Shot the smallest group at the 95 Nationals in Kansas City.
I've retired from benchrest as many of my friends who I shot with have moved on also.
I will entertain individual matches for money though. I still have a sporter and a heavy to play around with.
Do you register as DocEd in matches? Wild!
Come up to Tacoma and lets shoot a match together.

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Originally posted by magnumlaod:
With modern firearms and materials most manufacturers guarantee their rifles with their ammo to shoot 1" MOA or better. So question, is it really a necessity to proper procedure break in a barrel?

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Originally posted by ggruber:
I suggest you go over to BenchrestCentral.com. The shooters and smiths there are some of the best in the world.

I've been building competition rifles for over 10 years, always using Krieger barrels. The guys at Krieger recommend two things: Never clean down to bare metal. You need a little copper to fill the microscopic 'pores' left from the barrel making process. I've found that cut rifled or button rifles barrels are the easiest to clean.

As far as break in, I follow the manufacturers recommendations and have never been disappointed. My rifles only shoot 1/4 inch groups, which is not considered big league by any measure.

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