Thread: How to break in a new gun?

Originally Posted by Rawiri

Hi,

So a couple of days ago I bought my first ever centrefire - a Savage Axis 7mm08 stainless.

I know it's a cheap gun and heaps of people probably think they are crap but it's all I can afford as I am a full time student...

So, being a brand new gun, I've been looking into how to break it in and the process to do so, holy crap there is so many different ways people recommend.

I was wondering what you guys reckon? What's the way you guys do it??

Cheers!

@Rawiri,
As you mention, "everybody or every manufacturer has a different way to do it", as Scouser mention, you can just go and sight in and clean up and "done" or, you can do it in the way many people and manufacturer recommend. If you have the time and can do the "long" way,do it, it will give you peace of mind and "better accuracy" in the long term.
I have done both ways with two of my rifles, so far i can tell you any difference, but, when you do in the way they call "proper way" you will have the feeling of mission accomplish or "you did the right way"(peace of mind).
Take your pic, cleaning your rifle and keep it clean, it is "a great thing to do", go for the way you feel comfortable.
All the best and good shooting/hunt.

Mac