Breaking in a Accura Barrel

[MarkM]

Well thanks to all the advise on my other posts. I went ahead an ordered a CVA Acurra from Cabela's. I got the Black/Stainless with the regular stock. It should get here end of next week!!

I am trying to get everything together that I need to shoot it. I am going to try 300gr XTP's with Crush Rib Sabots (I have a bunch of these that I use for my other gun) I also am going to play with some Power Belts.

I have never tried BH209 before I have always used Pyrodex but I am going to try it in this gun. From going though old posts it seems like a CCI209 or a WIN209 primer is the way to go to for primers. I will also get some Hoppes #9 for cleaning and a 7/64 drill for cleaning the fire hole. What oil should I use to protect the inside and outside of the bore? I have been using Knight gun oil in my other gun.

And what about breaking in the Bergera barrel on the Accura? Is there anything special I should do other than clean it out well before shotoing it? Should I shoot some cheap conicals or some round balls with a reduced charge to break in the barrel?

Thanks for everyones help!

Mark

 

[saxman1]

Congrats on your new gun.
I have the same one but havent shot it yet.
If your using pyrodex those primers will be fine,with the BH 209 I would suggest the CCI-M or Fed 209 A there are others but I have not personaly tried them yet so I cant report.
There are folks here who use the w-209 and it works fine for them.

I don't know about breaking in so I'll leave that to the more experianced shooters here.

 

[ronlaughlin]

...................... I am going to try 300gr XTP's with Crush Rib Sabots..........................
Mark

The xtp bullets in a Harvester 'smooth' sabot, load without too much effort in my Accura. It could be the crush ribs will be too loose, especially if you are going to use BH209.

 

[HunterB4]

I shoot the .452 Hornady XTP Hollow Points with black crush rib sabots out of my Accura. It is an excellent fit and loads the same without swabbing on the 9-10th shots with the BH209.

 

[quigley]

Try some Break free CLP to clean that barrel in and out. Or Eezox is another great one. Or any synthetic oil, there are several out there. Do a search and you should find em. Most of the BH209 guys suggest staying away from Teflon based oils. You shouldnt have to do a thing to that Bergara barrel but give it a cleaning and fire away.

 

[Lee 9]

Montana X Bore protector and Birch Wood Casey synthetic oil are the most compatible with BH.
The Bergara barrels are supposed to be pre-polished, so should not need a break in.

 

[GM54-120]

MarkM

Sounds like you have a good start but i would get some Smooths too. They are a bit snug but BH209 prefers a good seal. Mine prefers the Win209s for sure as long as you keep the channel and hole clean. I use the CCI209M for hunting or cold weather just in case i get any hang fires.

The 300gr though might load a bit easier and still give a good fit in the Crushribs. I do like them with the heavier bullets too.

The Win209s are the cleanest primer in mine. I think its how they fit the CVA plug more than anything else.

Have fun, those 300s are fun

 

[fla shooter]

Those crushed ribs load pretty easily in my Accura. I use the mmp hph 24 sabot load much better. If you were going to try that BH 209 you might want to try those mmp hph 24s