Break in period???

[dylank0723]

So I am new to ars and just got a colt 6920 and was wondering about the 'break in period"??? Is it really necessary? Will it affect my rifle if I don't do it?

[vicious_cb]

So I am new to ars and just got a colt 6920 and was wondering about the 'break in period"??? Is it really necessary? Will it affect my rifle if I don't do it?

You "break in" a new rifle by shooting the piss out of it.

For a new rifle:
1. Disassemble, inspect and check for proper function.
2. Clean and lube
3. Shoot the piss out of it.
4. Repeat 1-3

[Fuzzy-Reticle]

Nope. Clean it. Lube it. Shoot it. Repeat. Some might offer another opinion but YMMV.

[HKGuns]

You "break in" a new rifle by shooting the piss out of it.

For a new rifle:
1. Disassemble, inspect and check for proper function.
2. Clean and lube
3. Shoot the piss out of it.
4. Repeat 1-3


This, exactly.

[ghostsup]

You "break in" a new rifle by shooting the piss out of it.

For a new rifle:
1. Disassemble, inspect and check for proper function.
2. Clean and lube
3. Shoot the piss out of it.
4. Repeat 1-3

Shit! I started with 3. Does that void my warranty?

[fixit69]

Shit! I started with 3. Does that void my warranty?

Only if you used vagisil...

[MegademiC]

Colts shouldn't need a break-in period. They are well made. See Vicious_CB's post above.

[vicious_cb]

Shit! I started with 3. Does that void my warranty?

No, but typically you want to clean the factory gunk out first.

[Iraqgunz]

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?27793-Proper-AR15-Break-in/page2

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?21922-New-barrel-break-in

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?35238-Noveske-Barrel-Break-In-(Stainless-Steel)

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?35247-Barrel-Break-In-on-a-Chrome-lined-Carbine-barrel