New AR15 break in ?

[midget96]

Wanted some info on breaking in a new AR15. Shoot clean, shoot clean, etc.
I know opinions are coming, but sure would like to know!

 

[j706]

Go shoot the thing. IMO the break in procedures are a bunch of hype. On super accurate premium match barrels, they are usually hand lapped anyway. I used to go with the long drawn out affairs of barrel break in back in my high power days. I soon found out it doesn't make one bit of difference. A accurate barrel will be accurate. One that is not might be able to be saved by smoothing out machining marks ect. But that is a whole different story.

Go shoot the heck out of it. When you get done clean the thing and be done with it. 99% of shooters will never see any difference no matter what you do with it.

Here you go- [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_LvPjreNjg[/ame]

 

[nipprdog]

Shoot it, clean it when you get home.

 

[223 Gunner]

Just like the vid, and the others say....go shoot it, have fun with it, take it home and clean it. I will add this, AR's are "wet" guns, meaning keep that bolt carrier group lubed, not dripping wet, just wet enough that a finger print will show up on it.

 

[XtremeVel]

If new, give it a quick cleaning and lube and go shoot away !

This is what I have done each time I've gotten a new one and have never had any regrets.

 

[sgreen3]

Go shoot the thing. IMO the break in procedures are a bunch of hype. On super accurate premium match barrels, they are usually hand lapped anyway. I used to go with the long drawn out affairs of barrel break in back in my high power days. I soon found out it doesn't make one bit of difference. A accurate barrel will be accurate. One that is not might be able to be saved by smoothing out machining marks ect. But that is a whole different story.

Go shoot the heck out of it. When you get done clean the thing and be done with it. 99% of shooters will never see any difference no matter what you do with it.

^^^This is what Ive done with all mine and havent had any trouble with any of them^^^

 

[msd]

Thats a matter of preference for alot of people. I've read where some prefer to shoot and clean each shot till they get to 5 rds, some clean then shoot, clean it when you get home.
I don't think it matters unless you're firelapping.

 

[JohnP82]

I took mine out of the box, cleaned it, lubed it, took it to the range and put 100 rounds through it. Cleaned and lubed when I got home. Has ran 100% every range trip.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Unless it has a custom barrel for long range precision work I would not worry about. Shoot it and enjoy it. Thats just me though...........

 

[windellmc]

I have heard the BCG and upper fit will smooth out after a fair number of rounds downrange and the rifle will cycle smoother. Is that what you are talking about?