Just before it goes in, it gets another light coat of oil. Proper barrel break-in will smooth the bore of your barrel to creates better consistency and accuracy. If you absolutely insist on a break-in technique, do this. This is generally done when the barrel is at the blank stage before the barrel has been contoured, crowned and chambered. Just be sure to get all of the initial factory protectant off and try not to get any excess oil into the trigger assembly, most of these are all metallic parts you want to focus on. You just bought a new rifleor maybe had a new barrel installed on an old gunand are about to head to the range. The adjustable comb riser is nice. Especially with the Trigger Tech diamond set to super light. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I have a Rock Creek on my .300RUM that shoots amazingly. This rough patch increases resistance on the bullet, jacking up pressure, which translates to increased velocity. I think I covered enough on storage and gun-care topics, so Ill talk a little bit to cover the last question that I see at least once a week on the Bergara social media sites; Whats the proper break-in procedure for my new rifle? seekins barrel break in For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Use whatever you prefer but keep in mind that the most powerful chemical solvents are not designed to be left it in the bore. My buddy has one in 6.5 prc, its been sent back to seekins due to a bur in the barrel shredding bullet jackets. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I'm quite certain the Havak blanks are from the OEM line. The procedures outlined below are our recommendations and not "set-in-stone" procedures, we have found that there are a wide variety of break in procedures available out there and one may fit you better than others. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I loaded some sized and seated dummy rounds into an AICS and Magpul mag; feeds from mag, chambers, cycles, and ejects smoothly. Depending on manufacturing methods, a bore may be mirror-slick when you. Then bang away. Use good quality phosphor bronze brushes. Seekins Precision Hit Bolt Action Rifle 6.5 Prc 24" Threaded Barrel 3 Last week my buddy took his Bravo to 800 yds and was getting first round hits from 250 to 800. The only difference is the use of a silicone impregnated sock that I put the gun into for long term (1 year+) storage. To get the most out of your barrel and ensure that it wont foul in the futureplease use these or your ideal break in procedures.