Sheprador1973
Well-Known Member
Hi all. Just got back yesterday with my 'new' (to me) Tikka in .308. So I spent all evening gawping at its beauty, like you do. So now what?
Is there an established routine for checking/maintaining a rifle that is new to you? I have run a couple of dry patches down it to remove a small amount of carbon from test firing at the range where I met the seller. Won't oil it as hopefully out very soon to shoot. Have checked all rifle and scope bolts but don't have a torque wrench yet. Bolt is super clean. Chamber and crown look fine to my untrained eye. Is there anything else to do or check...or do I just go out and shoot it now?
Hopefully not too stupid a post...just thought I'd double check I'm not missing something important. Thank you.
Is there an established routine for checking/maintaining a rifle that is new to you? I have run a couple of dry patches down it to remove a small amount of carbon from test firing at the range where I met the seller. Won't oil it as hopefully out very soon to shoot. Have checked all rifle and scope bolts but don't have a torque wrench yet. Bolt is super clean. Chamber and crown look fine to my untrained eye. Is there anything else to do or check...or do I just go out and shoot it now?
Hopefully not too stupid a post...just thought I'd double check I'm not missing something important. Thank you.