Beginner Basics #2 How To Break In a Rifle Barrel (Centrefire)
This guide details a practical method for breaking in a new rifle barrel, specifically a Tikka T3, over the first 20 rounds. It emphasizes initial cleaning to remove factory residue and a cycle of firing five rounds followed by cleaning. The presenter argues this method maintains accuracy and avoids the need for patching after every single shot, concluding that normal cleaning can resume after 20 rounds.









