Thread: How to break in a new gun?

I agree with all the above.
Your barrel is what it is, a mass produced part that did cost probably less than $us60 to make.
It is not a $300/600 custom barrel.
None the less it is a good habit to take care of it , specially as it is your first rifle.
Get a good cleaning rod, bronze brush, jag, and patches.
A good bore cleaner like bore tech eliminator(copper remover) and bore tech c4( carbon remover).
I ,myself favour the gunslick foam (available from the ex gunshed/sport ways guys) as it is none toxic , none smelly and works very well.
Neutreulise the cleaner with a gun oil or some crc long life ( do not use the usual crc5.56 ,it will ruin the bluing of your gun).
Always remove excess oil from your barrel before heading to the range.
Practice your shooting in different positions, at different distances, shooting 2 to 3 shot groups, letting your barrel cool down between groups.Try to give a clean between each range session and with in 40 to 60 rounds your barrel should stop copper fouling.and you should be getting a good feel of your rifle :-) that will also help you try some different Amos and see what your gun like to diggest best.
This is just some suggestions, every body will have its own opinion on the matter.
If you can, get this book:The Practical Guide To Bolt Action Rifle Accurizing and Maintenance
There are some interesting points in it.
Good luck. I wish I have had the knowledge of nowdays forums when I started 20 years ago! I would have avoided a few mistakes.

Friwi