I have only one gun that I used a barrel break-in procedure on. It was a new 1894 that I plan to use lead bullets in and I wanted the barrel to be prepared and easy to clean. I figured a systematic break in procedure may give me the desired results. It remains to be seen because the season caught me and I had to go ahead and use the 240 gr XTP in it for now in the little 44 lever. It does clean easy and the barrel is smooth and shiny. It will be on a steady diet of cast bullets next season though.
Here is my question. Can you do any thing or should there be something done to a barrel on a gun that is not new or after you lap it or something like that? It seems like a good thourough cleaning and then using a break in process could only do good things for a bore. What is the forums thoughts on this?
Here is my question. Can you do any thing or should there be something done to a barrel on a gun that is not new or after you lap it or something like that? It seems like a good thourough cleaning and then using a break in process could only do good things for a bore. What is the forums thoughts on this?