Recommended break in procedure.

[buckyusn]

Hello. While I impatiently await notification that my pre-ordered .25cal FX Dreamline is on its way to me, I was wondering if anyone has advice on a good break in process for a new rifle? I have watched all of the Dreamline review videos that I can find (thanks to all who work hard to put those together). Giles, that video was an absolute hoot, and I still laugh just like the first time I watched it!

What's interesting is that it looks like most reviewers just shot the rifle as it arrived out of the box. A little sighting in, and the rifle performed amazingly well with no fiddling or tuning. Am I getting that right, or do folks clean the barrels and then "season" them with lead during crony testing before shooting groups for accuracy? I'm stoked to get this rifle and start shooting, but they are such amazing machines, I don't want to screw up the rifle by not following a good break in process.

Am I just nuts, or only paranoid?

Thank you.

Bill

 

[Shinyknight]

I suggest clean the barrel. Some do come dirty. Thats pretty much it and you're good to go. I don't even wash pellet or sort. Ted doesn't and he gets sup moa at 100 yards. If you have a chrony then you can start tuning to get the power you want.

 

[Bob_O]

Just clean the barrel and proceed to shoot it!

 

[Tominco]

Always clean the barrel first! It's hard to not shoot a few when you first get it but, this first step will help start your rifle off right. After that, you will probably have to lead in your barrel. But, you can do that while performing other tasks such as initial chrony work (if applicable) and dialing in your scope. I'd also recommend not going for groups right away. Set up a bunch of tin cans and have at them for a little while. It's a great way to learn your rifle, lead your barrel in, and have fun at the same time! 

Congrats and Happy Shooting!

Tom

 

[CP1]

My Crown seems to be shooting dead accurate, should I clean it? If yes is there a tutorial on the absolute best way to clean the barrel? 

Thanks

 

[elh0102]

My Crown seems to be shooting dead accurate, should I clean it? If yes is there a tutorial on the absolute best way to clean the barrel? 

Thanks

Why would you? And not to be a cynic, but there is rarely an absolute best way to do anything. In general, I believe less is better. If it's shooting to your satisfaction, don't clean it. When it needs cleaning, start with the least abrasive method, such as a patch pull-through with a mild cleaner/lube like Ballistol. If your rifle has been shooting well for an extended number of shots, then it's almost certainly free from burrs and sharp edges that can result in early lead fouling in the breech area. 

 

[Keyman62421]

Keman's plagaserized rule #1- If it ain't broke, DON'T FIX IT!

 

[Arzrover]

AEAC has a very nice video on cleaning. 

Bobby 

 

[profsrgary]

I doubt PA cleans a rifle before they do the 10 for $10. When I got my Marauder it came with a target showing a five shot group. Too late!

 

[buckyusn]

Thank you everybody for the help. I'm still waiting for the rifle to arrive, but I will clean the barrel before I shoot it, working with the chrony and plinking to start.

Cheers,

Bill