Gunsmithing New Ruger Hawkeye 6.5 PRC, loose muzzle break

[Pge]

When I got home late last night and unpacked my me rifle, I saw that the muzzle break was loose.

The muzzle break nearly fell off in my hand while unpacking the rifle.

That's a concern. Anyone had this?
What to do?

I understood Ruger test fired all of these.

I know how to change these and have many times. But I've never had a new rifle come with a loose one.

Is this a problem?

Thanks for the insight!

 

[6brshooter]

Do they use the jam nut type brake like the rpr's?

 

[LtDan47]

make sure you check the scope mount bolts mine were loose and very oily

 

[264win]

Likely it just needs to be tightened, but check the alignment and threads on both barrel and break carefully. It is possible that something was machined out of spec.
A good picture or two would help.

 

[Pge]

make sure you check the scope mount bolts mine were loose and very oily

Yes thanks! Did that and every other connection I could find and torqued.

 

[Pge]

Likely it just needs to be tightened, but check the alignment and threads on both barrel and break carefully. It is possible that something was machined out of spec.
A good picture or two would help.

Thanks! All else seems good. But I'll be talking to the dealer and the factory in the morning...