Just picked up a new 590A1 18.5

 

Anyone have any insight on whats the best way to "break-in" a new shotgun?

 

IE: # of Birdshot, followed by # of Buckshot, followed by # of slugs =

 

as opposed to:

 

# 3" 1.25oz Slugs =

Just shoot it till your shoulder gets raw. No need to break in a Mossy shotgun.

Buy ammo... shoot ammo.... repeat.

 

That's all. No need to break in a tac shotgun. It is more important you get used to manual of arms and where your gun impacts with you point of aim.

Just shoot it till your shoulder gets raw.

 

I can do that! Thanks

Run some birdshot (because it's the cheapest) to smooth out the action some and for you to get the feel of the firearm. 50 rounds is a good start. Then throw some of your home defense stuff down range and see how it feels.

Its 590. There is no break it. Shoot it with whatever you want.

The idea is to get the feel for how it cycles, and to also smooth the action out and work it out some. I know shotguns are ready to go out the box but you have to get to know her to see what she can do.

Here is my break-in checklist:

1. Shotgun break-in & Ammo test
    
   1) Test variety of ammo - manufacturers and types
    
   a) 20 rounds of each
    
   i) 00Buck,
    
   ii) #1
    
   iii) Remy Managed Recoil 00Buck
    
   iv) Centurion - AC12MD10 Multi Defense Buckshot
    
   v) Winchester Supreme Elite® PDX1
    
    
    
   2) Pattern/Spread test
    
   a) 5 yards test – measure spread
    
   b) 7 yards test – measure spread
    
   c) 20 yards test – measure spread
    
   d) Select ammo for home defense situation
    
    
    
   3) Visit Shiela the masseuse after each 20 round session and let her work her magic on the body