Breaking in my AR-15

[indiver]

Just got my Spike's AR-15 today and need some info on braking it in. I know I should use good ammo, but how many rounds should I put threw it? How long should I wait after each round? I don't think I want the barrel getting to hot. I should run a nylon or brass brush threw the barrel after each round? Thanks for your help!

 

[mertbl]

I also just purchased an AR15. I did not worry about breaking it in, just ran a swab through the barrel beforehand and oil on the bolt. Shot some Lake City XM193, 40 rounds of Remington .223 and 20 rounds of Silver bear .223. Gun ran like a champ. Shooting 8" groups at 50 yards. Not great but good enough for a fairly steady rate of fire.

 

[phylodog]

Don't waste your time or ammo. Clean it, lube it, shoot it.

 

[esrice]

Don't waste your time or ammo. Clean it, lube it, shoot it.

+1

 

[lovemywoods]

Don't waste your time or ammo. Clean it, lube it, shoot it.

What he said. Any quality AR should be able to be run right out of the box!

 

[JeremySS]

Don't waste your time or ammo. Clean it, lube it, shoot it.

 

[jd4320t]

I broke mine in on Tula and didn't have one problem. Love the AR

 

[SouthBendIN]

i just shot the first 100 rounds or so at a very slow rate of fire. That was enough to give me the peace of mind that everything was going to be ok.

 

[indiver]

O.K. I guess every one agrees! My first time firing the rifle will be more fun than work. Thanks, Mike

 

[indybrad]

I usually do 3 or 4 mag dumps to break mine in.

 

[esrice]

I usually do 3 or 4 mag dumps to break mine in.

Just don't do them into the windows of the local liquor store. . . .

 

[JiNx0036]

Congrats on the new Spikes! I just put together my lower yesterday and should have the upper in a few weeks. I've always read that you should just lube and shoot and not worry about break in unless you have a match rifle. Not sure how true that statment is?

 

[mjones]

i've never worried about break in just a good cleaning after you shoot it i think the shoot one round and clean the barrel is a little overkill

 

[223 Gunner]

Congrats on the new Spikes! I just put together my lower yesterday and should have the upper in a few weeks. I've always read that you should just lube and shoot and not worry about break in unless you have a match rifle. Not sure how true that statment is?

Yes this is true. If you go to Bushmasters FAQ section, it will answer all break in questions. As well as all those .223/5.56 questions that guys tend to split hairs about. Unless it is a match grade rifle, there is no break-in required. Chrome lined barrel should not see any bore brush before 200 rnds. and then use a brass brush. I use a dewey one pice rod and a bore guide on my AR's.

 

[Gamez235]

Breaking in your AR is hitting the target first shot...

 

[indiver]

Thanks I'll check out there site, it my not ever be a match rifle but I would like to do it right. Gives me peace of mind! Mike

 

[sjstill]

Just send it to me, I'll get it broke in and back to you in, oh, 4 or 5 months