The truth to all this is rather simple and in no way is it scientific.
Let me explain..
1. Kenny (having fun with this one mate?) you are very right in saying that with a full race PPC bench rig you wouldnt compete with a gun that fouled up and wasnt tuned.
Well you could but it would be a sad old day.
2. Keith (you love this argument I know you do
) You have sound grounds for what you and Gale McMillan say by observation.The facts...If their was an absolute this debate would not turn up every now and then, so lets accept that both sides can produce some reasonable arguments based on personnel experience, and both sides can quote barrel makers with good reputations.
How ever the real truth is FAITH.. and I dont mean the blonde at the local you smile at when ya pissed.
If you believe running in is needed and dont do it you will always blame that for errors and problems and lack confidence when you pick it up.
If you dont buy the breakin story you see it as another waste of time.
At the end of the day it doesnt matter as long as you..thats you the gun owner is happy and content and pleased with what you have got. All the rest is plain old BS.
Until someone can do extensive controlled tests that show real results you do what makes you happy.
20 - 40 rounds is not going to wear out a hunting barrel, poor cleaning practices will have a bigger impact over its life, so the wear out your barrell argument really dont mean much to me. I run mine in its only a personal preference.
And thats the fact
Cheers
Rinso
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I have been doing a rain dance for a month now with NO result, I go to the coast for a holiday.....and it rains................jeesh 
