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Another stupind question from one with about 15 rds down his barrel. Hope to add to that tomorrow.
Are there benefits to running a well lubed patch or 2 down a clean barrel before starting a session? Logic suggests it might be, but I don't have any personal experience to base that thought on.
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Not at all a stupid question,.....more like your intuition's kicking in.
Absolutely benificial,.....First having cleaned any and all Petroleums out of barrel.
I do alright using TC 1000 "Bore Butter"
Others use patches soaked / annointed with their bullet lube of choice.
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Greg
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I agree with crossfire.
I can't claim that what I do is "best practice". My final patch for storage is Ballistol. Before shooting I wipe it out with a couple of dry patches.
As far as using a "special lube" before firing a shot from a clean barrel, I'd balance the PITA factor with achievable results.
One thing you do want to do is determine the impact point of your first shot from a clean barrel, regardless of lube. If you're inclined to experiment with different types or methods of pre-lubing, you might find that some hit closer to point of aim than others, or maybe not. I haven't taken the trouble to do this yet, so I just run a couple of dry patches through to get out most of the Ballistol, and let 'em fly down range.
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+1 to Crossfires answer.
But you do need to experiment with it a bit. I have one rifle that don't like it to happen , 1 that don't much give a whip one way or the other, and another that thrives on it.
Borebutter or Ballistol are my favorites to use for preshot slickum.
the most expensive bullet there is isn't worth a plug nickel if it don't go where its supposed to. www.historicshooting.com
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On CM barrels I do but on stainless never.
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On CM barrels I do but on stainless never. 1minute asked his question in the context of BPCRs and soft lead bullets. Are you talking about BPCRs or modern rifle barrels? Do you have a BPCR with a stainless barrel? Paul
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Jeez,.....talk about a "Peanut Gallery" waiting for an answer.....CM vs stainless,....and a big cup of WTF?
Good thread,.....ABSLOUTES are just that,....unobtainable,
having the barrel "slidomento" can't hurt,....no damn way.
dittos on recording POAs,.....
the BEST will shift a bit,.....
INTUITION ,....that was rhe phrase used.
....sumpin' that can't be taught
and not so easily earned / learned.
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