range tomorrow? good break-in procedure

[checkdalevel]

I am going to a local pistol range that accepts 22LR tomorrow.

Can any one suggest a good break-in procedure?

should i clean it before headed out there?

thanks guys

 

[G1785]

Yes clean it very well before shooting

 

[Lost Lake]

Clean a new gun thoroughly, lightly oil as indicated in the owner's manual and just shoot it.

I don't buy into the break in theory, especially for a .22. It's an old wives tale, and it's hard to get away from the idea. There's a good article in this month's NRA magazine (I think that's were I read it) about not breaking in a gun.

 

[Jettjocky]

Have fun & enjoy your new toy

 

[checkdalevel]

thanks guys for your responses.

my friend who has a 223 is telling me clean after every 15 rounds and though that to be excessive.

 

[NamibianAmphibian]

my friend who has a 223 is telling me clean after every 15 rounds and though that to be excessive.

I think your friend is yanking your chain.

I shot my MOE for the first time today. Went straight from the FFL to the range. I put 600 rounds of 40 grain Federal 22LR through it without one misfeed. I'm very impressed.

 

[MMA_FAN]

thanks guys for your responses.

my friend who has a 223 is telling me clean after every 15 rounds and though that to be excessive.

For the AR-15 .223 & 5.56, the break in procedure your friend described was on point and not at all excessive. However this is a .22 and that is not necessarily needed since the ammo is no where near as hot and among other things.

For the M&P 15-22 you will want to clean and lube it very well before your first trip out. On the first trip to the range I would take a box of 550 Federal and a 100 round brick of CCI Mini-mags. Shoot the mini-mags first. Then shoot the federals. By the 600th round your rifle will be well broke in and you will have had a great time, I am sure of it. Take it home and clean it so it will be ready for the next outing.

Hope this helps you out and congrats on your new rifle. You'll love it.

 

[chuck s]

Neither the M16, AR15, nor M&P15-22 need "break in." Certainly their barrels don't. The first two are chrome lined and the last shoots soft, lubricated lead bullets.

The rifle (any of them) should first be cleaned with the expensive and exotic cleaning kit show below.

No solvents or "dewey rods" are required. Same kit works for all three.

-- Chuck

 

[Engineer1911]

Chuck,

(To music) AAAAAAAAAAAmeeeen, Aaaaammmen, amen!

Ode to a Boresnake.

 

[ken158]

A .22 rimfire does not leave copper fouling in a barrel like centerfire guns. Just oil properly and shoot your new gun. Your gun will wear in places where tolerances are tight which will smooth things out for proper functioning.

 

[Juvicator]

Clean, shoot, smile, repeat.

 

[checkdalevel]

ok shot about 150 rounds of CCI mini mags.

cleaned - shot - cleaned

no FTEs or FTFs

i even got my 1st package from rrages.com with some toys for my toy

 

[VooDuuChild]

My break-in was first a clean and lube to get that anti-corrosive outta there that S&W puts in.

Then, blasted about 600 Mini Mags through it in two days. No problems with it ever.

 

[chuck s]

Even if .22LR left "copper fouling" it's not necessary to remove it. Ever. OK, not until it builds up to the point you're not shooting X-rings at Camp Perry.

The need to remove copper fouling ended circa 1950 when the last of the corrosive primer cartridges were made. And only military cartridges for that matter, commercial primers have been non-corrosive even longer.

Copper would literally plate over the corrosive salts allowing the salts to eat the steel barrel underneath. This is the origin of all those cleaning regimens loved by drill sergeants the world over. Totally unnecessary but good attention to detail discipline.

The need to remove copper from your barrels is merely a way to sell aggressive solvents. Don't waste your money on unnecessary products.

A .22LR barrel really does NOT require cleaning of any sort. If you just gotta clean it, drag a Boresnake thru it to feel better.

-- Chuck

 

[Juvicator]

i get where Chuck is comming from. i had an 82 dodge 5th for 6 years i never cleaned it or changed the oil, and never had any problems....but i still clean my gun after every outting. dunno just habit