LocoGringo
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I just took possession of my brand new Bergara B14 Ridge in 7mm-08 and want to maximize its potential. I know it's not a match rifle and a "1 MOA guarantee" is a great marketing ploy, but not really applicable. This rifle will be a hunting rifle for me and matches the caliber I made my son's custom bolt gun. The barrels are the same length (22") and threaded, but his barrel is a Krieger. I'm not trying to compete with him, but I'd like to get the most out of my rifle that I can.
In the owner's manual, there actually is a "break in" procedure. It is as follows:
For the first 5 shots, clean the rifle after each shot.
For the next 50 shots, clean the rifle after every 10 shots.
For subsequent shots, clean the rifle frequently
What I have done is clean the rifle thoroughly (there was a surprising amount of copper) and even used a little bit of JB Bore Bright (the mildest stuff they make). I will handload for this rifle, but should I start hand loading after the break in procedure, or begin ASAP? What is your experience with a rifle settling in after a brand new purchase?
In the owner's manual, there actually is a "break in" procedure. It is as follows:
For the first 5 shots, clean the rifle after each shot.
For the next 50 shots, clean the rifle after every 10 shots.
For subsequent shots, clean the rifle frequently
What I have done is clean the rifle thoroughly (there was a surprising amount of copper) and even used a little bit of JB Bore Bright (the mildest stuff they make). I will handload for this rifle, but should I start hand loading after the break in procedure, or begin ASAP? What is your experience with a rifle settling in after a brand new purchase?