Re: New AR Break In

Originally Posted by
Hypercussion
So this might seem like a dumb question, but looking for some advice on how you experts break in a new 5.56 NATO AR. I own several guns and anything I bought new, I simply brought home, loaded up and shot and never had any problems. I clean my guns regularly and several have thousands of rounds through most of them and they are still like new. I've read articles recently online about how to properly clean and prep a new rifle for first firing. So this has me wondering... should I be cleaning and lightly lubing my barrel before firing that first shot, or if it looks clean and bright should I let it rip and clean it after a few trips to the range like I've done with every other gun I own? Any other recommendations? There are so many articles online about what round to shoot (.223 or 5.56) for the first time and prepping to shoot for first time that honestly it confuses me! But I just bought a new AR in 5.56 and want to treat her right
Thanks in advance for any help.
Any reputable manufacturer already fired the first round through your upper. Just saying.
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