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new barrel break in [message #37284] Sun, 01 March 2015 08:50 Go to next message
armalitedan1 is currently offline  armalitedan1
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I have a new mgm 22-250 barrel showing up in next couple weeks. I was wondering if anyone has experience with or just an opinion on using the tubb polishing bullets.

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Re: new barrel break in [message #37366 is a reply to message #37284] Mon, 02 March 2015 20:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bikerpipes is currently offline  bikerpipes
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I plan on using MGMS recommendation for break in on my new 7mm-08 barrel.

If God brings you to it He will bring you through it.

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Re: new barrel break in [message #37370 is a reply to message #37366] Mon, 02 March 2015 23:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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Just an opinion, if it's taking metal off faster than shooting it isn't worth it. (I have used the shoot and clean for 10 rounds, shoot 2 and clean for 20, shoot 5 and clean for 5, shoot 10 and clean for 5. I did use a brush and a brass centering tool to keep the rod off the chamber. It did seem to make a difference in cleaning as I got further in.)

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: new barrel break in [message #37371 is a reply to message #37370] Mon, 02 March 2015 23:07 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Crubear is currently offline  Crubear
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Oh yeah, and lots of patches. Now I just shoot three, clean with CLP or EEZOX until the patch comes out gray and shoot some more. After a while I will go to 5 or 10 before cleaning

Honestly, I have all the barrels I want or could ever need..... wait, look, there's another!!

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Re: new barrel break in [message #37374 is a reply to message #37371] Tue, 03 March 2015 06:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
rchatting is currently offline  rchatting
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Something I have learned recently. Go to Walmart and buy the multi-pack bore jag kit. It is like $15 and covers just about all common calibers. The brass jags do a wonderful job on the bore over the old slotted patch holders. A well fitting jag seems to remove lead better than a brush at least in my experience. If you are sold on the polishing, just put the patch on the jag and add the polishing compound. Be sure to use a muzzle protector.

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Re: new barrel break in [message #37443 is a reply to message #37374] Wed, 04 March 2015 17:04 Go to previous message
armalitedan1 is currently offline  armalitedan1
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Yeah I am a big fan of the jag vs the oversize sewing needle. I learned that when I had my ar-15 varmit rifle. I wasn't very sure about the whole polishing thing think im gonna stick with the tried and true shoot and clean.

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