Before the first Shot

[Moore]

Just purchased my first centerfire - Model 12 BVSS - 223. Going to shoot a few P. dogs and punch holes in paper. My question " Is it worth it to scrub the barrel with JB even before the first shot? I know there is a world of knowledge on this site and I would appreciate any comments.
Thanks PMoore

[Eric in NC]

Not in my opinion - clean it well, degrease the bore and chamber, and blast away.

[Moore]

Thanks - Eric, any comments about barrel break-in?

[big honkin jeep]

I'm a believer in barrel break in. It certainly wont hurt anything. Here's a how to link from the Savage website
http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/proceduresbarrelbreakin/
Good luck BHJ

[Nefarioud]

I've had good luck using the Final Finish product for the first 50 rounds

[1Shot]

...Never used bore paste on any of mine...I just shootem..lol.. ;D

[possum1]

...Never used bore paste on any of mine...I just shootem..lol.. ;D
Yeah ! what he said and they shoot great too !!

[82boy]

I have done both ways and I can say that I have not seen any benefit to JBing a new bore. They are just plain rough, and it takes a few rounds before they start shooting.
On break in just shoot it, I have never seen where a shoot and clean break in has ever made a lick of difference.

I am not a big fan of Tubb final finish, it is just too aggressive IMO.