Proper new gun break-in procedure?

[yobuck]

MAP: If you believe it matters what routine you follow when you put on your pants in the morning, Yobuck might be able to convince you his break-in method is better than the next.

--I think that's what he said, not sure. I also think I sprained my brain trying to figure it out myself.

I dont do breakins, at my age i cant afford any jail time. Are there any other kind?

[pisgah]

1. Read the owner's manual. I don't care how long you have owned guns, or if this is the tenth Model 12 to go in your safe. Read the manual.
2. Clean per instructions in the manual.
3. Load.
4. Shoot.
5. Repeat as needed.

[malibu67rag]

pisgah you make a very good point. This will be the first Model 12 in our possesion and I believe your #1 instruction is a good place to start. It is usually against man's (my) nature to read or ask for directions but my wife has been working on training me for years. We shall read the manual and familiarize ourselves with any particulars for this rifle before it is actually shot and determine an appropriate break-in procedure. Thanks everybody for the knowledable feedback and entertaining input, this is a great forum!