Levergun Break-In?

[bclark1]

Okay, let's say you do believe in breaking in rifles. I have for some and haven't for others. But put aside your reservations with the questionable shoot-clean-shoot-clean techniques, and let's say you did believe in them.

Would you break in a levergun? I'm getting warmed up on the new brush gun, 1895G, and I was curious if I ought break it in. I broke in my 30-06 the long way and it is a very nice shooter for 100yd+ shots. The Marlin has a short barrel, I'm sticking with the irons, not going to mount an optic, and it's shooting 45/70. Granted, I've already bought a small pile of the new Hornady Leverevolution ammo, but I'd still say that doesn't put it's range much over 200 yards. I had really bought it with the intention of being a close-in brush gun, 100 yards on down. All those factors considered, if you're a believer in the barrel break-in, would it still make a difference?

 

[lwrnc1963]

I don't think it'd need a barrel breakin so much as a action breakin to smooth it out and get rid of any rough spots on the working parts. Say while sitting down watching tv work the lever several times during commercials. It'll help you get ready for that quick follow up shot.

 

[Mannlicher]

it does not need breaking in. Take it out and shoot it, take it home and clean it. Simple.

 

[Peter M. Eick]

I found my pre-64 30/30 winchester still needs to be broke in. It only had less then a box of ammo down it and it was quite stiff. I found that cleaning the barrel really well, then putting a few hundred rounds down it in groups of 7 made a big difference in the overall usability of the gun. I have done that 3 times now and it seems to work and shoot a lot better with around 600 rnds down the tube and 4 cleanings so far. Great gun!

Not sure if this is what you are after, but it worked for me.

 

[de]

I take it you mean barrel break in. I don't personally think so. I have the 1895cb in 4570, and it shoots as close as it needs to, although I have fired hundreds of cast bullets thru it. These rifles are made for breaking things, and do it well. I am not tuff enough to wring the accuracy out of one. They hurt me at the bench.