15-22 Break-n

[34tartex]

I read an online article earlier today which stated that a new 15-22 should be broken in by:

1) Firing 10 rounds; then, running an oiled bore snake through the barrel.

2) Repeat #1 until you have fired 100 rounds through the gun.

Have any of you ever heard of that, and if so, does anyone think the procedure is either necessary or viable?

I've had my 15-22 five days now but haven't had a chance to go to the range. Although the procedure would make my first trip less fun, I would do it if it might be beneficial in the long run.

And...hey, guys, I'm serious.

 

[BritDan]

Personally, I stripped mine down and thoroughly cleaned it before firing (as I do with every firearm I get)....then went to the range and put a brick of 500 rounds straight through it. Then brought it home and thoroughly cleaned it again....repeat.

Unless you are breaking in a precision bench-rest shooting barrel, I think that sort of procedure is a bit over the top to be honest. Given the barrel on the 15-22 is nicely over-engineered as well anyway, I doubt following that regimen would do anything to increase barrel life or anything.

 

[clint_lnl]

never heard of that before..
but always clean & lube a new gun 1st.
I have read 22LR don't need to be cleaned as offen.
I clean mine after every time out. may not be the same day but within a few days and my 10/22 ( new in 64 ) still looks and shoots great.
I have found from the FAQ about loading the mags in the 15-22 make a big differance.

 

[34tartex]

Thanks, I thought the bore snake routine was a little too much also. And, like y'all, I always clean a new gun before firing it. Cleaned the 15-22 the day I got it; and also like Clint, I always clean after firing, even if I only fire 30 or 40 rounds. Kinda like taking a daily bath whether you need it or not, huh?

 

[Scuds03]

I think you're supposed to keep it below 8,000rpm for the first 3,000 miles.

 

[blvdbuzzard]

I did about the same. I cleaned it, then shot it. Rinse, repeat until satisfied.

I have read so many barrel break in threads were people swear by one method and then swear at those that do not believe it.

Load magazine, insert mag, fire until mag is empty, repeat as often as you can. That is my method.

Buzz.

 

[chingachkook]

I read an online article earlier today which stated that a new 15-22 should be broken in by:

1) Firing 10 rounds; then, running an oiled bore snake through the barrel.

2) Repeat #1 until you have fired 100 rounds through the gun.

Have any of you ever heard of that, and if so, does anyone think the procedure is either necessary or viable?

I also think you'll find that the majority of people who advocate this "Break In Procedure" after their initial 100 round break in also advocate no more cleaning until accuracy drops off. Just my personal opinion, but I think that's just an excuse for laziness. I have been shooting and cleaning firearms after every session for many years and have never experienced the accuracy decline they also advocate from a clean bore.

 

[Tram]

I don't clean my .22's until I see the accuracy drop, but I wouldn't callnit lazy.. I'd call it not doing something until needed... I change the oil in my vehicles when they need it, not everytime I drive it..

 

[Neezer]

how about them barrel lapping bullets?

 

[stratdragon92]

I shot mine like crazy as often as I could and it worked fine.

 

[chuck s]

.22LR barrels rarely require cleaning. Certainly don't need "break in" either. Like my other rifles and pistols I drag a Bore Snake thru the bore when putting her away. This applies to the centerfires as well.

Always clean the barrel of any new (or new to you) firearm before firing. No telling what's in there.

-- Chuck

 

[raveneap]

Took mine out of the box, cleaned and lubed (lightly) and put several hundred rounds through it. No problems.