I suspected it for years, and evidence strongly suggests that the need to break in a new rifle barrel is a myth. A rifle's accuracy depends solely on the quality of the barrel. If it's a high-quality ...

I got an e-mail that reads: “I recently obtained a new barrel on my ——- rifle, so I’m following the barrel break-in protocols. I’ve done this before and it does seem to facilitate future cleaning. I ...

The idea of a break-in procedure for new rifles is a current trend. It can be done with any rifle, but is more helpful on custom barrels than mass-produced models. (Steve Knight/Tyler Morning ...