CodeWarrior1241
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Tried to search in this, didn't get much... Was wondering if someone knowledgeable could help me out.
I've got a Howa 1500 short action with a Howa bull barrel that I'm putting together, it's kinda ridiculous - barrel outer dim is basically the same from chamber on down, that's how thick this thing is. First time I've owned anything with explicit owner's manual verbage instructing on the proper barrel break in process. This is basically the same as what I've seen others quote - shot, clean, shot, clean, 10 rounds this way, then start doing pairs. Basically takes 25 shots in all.
Is this truly needed in a barrel made in 2017? Not asking cause I'm lazy, perfectly willing to follow directions, just surprised that this is necessary. If this is indeed necessary, can the solvent used be Hoppes or CLP, or do I need something specialized?
Sidenote - this is for something guaranteed not to shoot past 500yd ever, does it matter?
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I've got a Howa 1500 short action with a Howa bull barrel that I'm putting together, it's kinda ridiculous - barrel outer dim is basically the same from chamber on down, that's how thick this thing is. First time I've owned anything with explicit owner's manual verbage instructing on the proper barrel break in process. This is basically the same as what I've seen others quote - shot, clean, shot, clean, 10 rounds this way, then start doing pairs. Basically takes 25 shots in all.
Is this truly needed in a barrel made in 2017? Not asking cause I'm lazy, perfectly willing to follow directions, just surprised that this is necessary. If this is indeed necessary, can the solvent used be Hoppes or CLP, or do I need something specialized?
Sidenote - this is for something guaranteed not to shoot past 500yd ever, does it matter?
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