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<blockquote data-quote="diggler1833" data-source="post: 3818599" data-attributes="member: 48072"><p>Used rifles get cleaned thoroughly here before shooting. It may not have a ton of rounds through it, but you can't guarantee that. No point in spending all that money to get frustrated at the accuracy right off the bat because the bore is fouled out and you didn't know that.</p><p></p><p>Regarding a break-in; I wouldn't worry about it after cleaning. A thorough cleaning might actually give you a bit better idea on the round count guess too.</p><p></p><p>It was mentioned above that you shouldn't clean copper fouling until accuracy goes to pot. I would argue that this mindset - while popular a couple years ago - is starting to fade away due to accuracy degrading when the shooter least wants or expects it... as well as shooters running into pressure issues. Don't forget things like the dreaded carbon ring that can really screw with your pressure and velocity (6.5 Creedmoor is a cartridge where this can occur)...waiting those few hundred extra rounds to ensure that the deposited copper is thicker than a Kardashian butt isn't going to help that carbon ring either.</p><p></p><p>Cleaning routines are even more individualized than break-in routines. Ask 50 shooters their preferences and you'll likely get 45 different answers. I'm not going to say that there is an absolute correct way to do it...but there are a few ways that are less helpful than more helpful. </p><p></p><p>Best of luck with your new-to-you rifle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diggler1833, post: 3818599, member: 48072"] Used rifles get cleaned thoroughly here before shooting. It may not have a ton of rounds through it, but you can't guarantee that. No point in spending all that money to get frustrated at the accuracy right off the bat because the bore is fouled out and you didn't know that. Regarding a break-in; I wouldn't worry about it after cleaning. A thorough cleaning might actually give you a bit better idea on the round count guess too. It was mentioned above that you shouldn't clean copper fouling until accuracy goes to pot. I would argue that this mindset - while popular a couple years ago - is starting to fade away due to accuracy degrading when the shooter least wants or expects it... as well as shooters running into pressure issues. Don't forget things like the dreaded carbon ring that can really screw with your pressure and velocity (6.5 Creedmoor is a cartridge where this can occur)...waiting those few hundred extra rounds to ensure that the deposited copper is thicker than a Kardashian butt isn't going to help that carbon ring either. Cleaning routines are even more individualized than break-in routines. Ask 50 shooters their preferences and you'll likely get 45 different answers. I'm not going to say that there is an absolute correct way to do it...but there are a few ways that are less helpful than more helpful. Best of luck with your new-to-you rifle. [/QUOTE]
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