New T/C Triumpg--What to do with barrel before shooting?

[KatsHunter]

What should I do? Just run a few patches dry to remove anything left from the factory?

Shooting BH209 90 grains, SST 250 with harvestors sabots? Is this a good start?

 

[Urban_Redneck]

Give the bore a scrubing with solvent and a brush before shooting.

After my first range session with my Triumph, I gave it 75 or strokes with JB bore paste. The bore remains tight, but, is much smoother.

I changed a bunch of variables for the second trip so I cannot say for sure if the JB alone improved the accuracy. It did increase my confidence, which improves my shooting :wink:

Have fun

 

[stevemiller]

katshunter

When I get a new rifle I always get some jb past and do 100 strokes inside the barrel. I believe this takes the rough marks in the barrel and smooths them out. This speeds up the break in time.
I like your load but all rifles are different.Good luck. Steve

 

[Lee 9]

At least scrub the factory preservative out of the barrel if its burned into the metal it will be years before it all comes out.
Personally I like to get to know the gun before I take them out to shoot I will take them all apart hone the hammer and trigger parts,scope the barrel and see if a bit of polishing is indicated and check the bedding to see if I might want to modify it at a later date. Lee

 

[KatsHunter]

What is the offical name of the JP Paste? Found many kinds

 

[TJJ]

I believe it's JB bore compound.

 

[saxman1]

When you guys use the JB
Are you using a swab or a brush?
I have been using a swab/mop
I find the Flitz works as well.

 

[Urban_Redneck]

When you guys use the JB
Are you using a swab or a brush?
I have been using a swab/mop
I find the Flitz works as well.

Jag, change patches every 15 cycles (down and up).

 

[quigley]

I just cleaned my barrel with some patches and solvent. Dryed it good. Tack driver straight out of the box.

 

[KatsHunter]

Where can I find this JB bore compound online?

 

[TJJ]

Brownells has it.

 

[tpcollins]

Here's a good link

Here is a link on polishing the barrel. I did this to my ml and Ruger .243 (after they'd been shot) and don't know if it helped. I did it to a brand new Remington .22 I bought this summer and at 50 yards, the .22 seems like the most accurate firearm I've got! I think the boiling water treatments really make a difference - good luck.

http://www.centerfirecentral.com/lapbore1.htm