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Click the links in my signature and you'll discover a treasure trove of information to include full tear down, action polishing, etc.

A full tear down is never a bad idea. You can clean out any manufacturing debris, old oil, inspect parts, etc. and most of all, you'll really learn your gun. Marlins are pretty simple. A little patience and proper gunsmithing screw drivers and you'll have it.

I think barrel break-in is largely hogwash perpetuated by the internet. But that's just me.

 

Yep, gotta agree with Eli on this. Don't "over think it" and enjoy your new Marlin

 

Thanks for the replies eli chaps and red eye. I'll look into your prior posts eli chaps. This forum has tons of information, thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I have one more specific question: is rem oil good enough for the high wear areas or should a guy use a sticky oil like Phil's tenacious oil? Thanks for the help.

c.k.93

 

Clean it before the first shooting session, shoot it to make sure it works, clean it again, Triple check it to make sure its empty. Settle in with your favorite western on TV, and cycle it through out the show, maybe even a thousand times. Stay away from the salted popcorn and beer. TIP: My ex wife did not appreciate this. You may wish to exercise prudence in this area. AC

 

I've tried all different types of stuff over the years and I've come back full circle to the basics: Hoppe's oil on the insides and paste wax on the outsides.

 

Once again thanks for the replies and advice!! I'll have to try your advice gunscrewguy, but I'll have to rent some classics. There aren't any good westerns on anymore. Television shows really took a turn for the worse.

c.k.93

 

Clean it,load it,shoot it, ect... :hmmmm:

 

I've found there's a direct relationship between a barrel and the owner.... The more you shoot it the better both get! Just shoot the heck out of it.