new tikka prep?

[s002wjh]

do i need to clean and lube the new tikka rifle before shoot or just go out and shoot?

 

[HoustonB77]

Run a couple patches through the bore then get after it.

 

[spife7980]

I would, get the matching oil out and grease the lugs.

 

[el_cazador713]

Yup, run a few patches to clean any excess oil and then go shoot!

 

[dannySH]

Run a couple of patches thru the barrel to clean factory oil and shoot the hell out of it.

 

[260284]

I cleaned a friends new CTR and was surprised how dirty the barrel was.

 

[ra2bach]

I cleaned a friends new CTR and was surprised how dirty the barrel was.

they don't clean after test fire...

 

[s002wjh]

k thanks,

so I don't need to disassemble the bolt, clean and lube it? just clean the barrel and that's it.

 

[JMcBurn]

k thanks,

so I don't need to disassemble the bolt, clean and lube it? just clean the barrel and that's it.

I still haven't cleaned my bolt and I have maybe 1500 rounds through it. Just lube the outside(I like CLP) and grease the lugs(everyone has a personal preference).

 

[smithjd]

k thanks,

so I don't need to disassemble the bolt, clean and lube it? just clean the barrel and that's it.

I have had more than a few light strikes in my .308 CTR with factory Hornady ammo...that works on the second try. When I googled it, there was a video about disassembling and cleaning grease out of the striker assembly. For a variety of reasons, I haven’t got around to it yet to let you know if it works, but something to keep in mind.

 

[MarinePMI]

I'd clean the bolt as well (one of mine was pretty gummed up with grease). takes all of 30 secs and an allen wrench (or some other small metal rod) to disassemble the bolt. Almost as easy as an AI...

 

[Nicksterr]

to be honest, you don't need to do anything.