Post by: Ajj828 on April 26, 2017, 11:41:47 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 27, 2017, 04:52:05 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 27, 2017, 05:22:03 AM
Post by: Miles on April 27, 2017, 05:22:30 AM
Post by: jay.sharkbait on April 27, 2017, 06:13:34 AM
Probably a little rust would be my guess.
That's what I was wondering.
I'd push a clean patch through it and see what's on the patch.
Post by: Bofire on April 27, 2017, 02:57:16 PM
Carl
Post by: hunter399 on April 27, 2017, 03:03:09 PM
Post by: Ajj828 on April 27, 2017, 07:15:55 PM
I agree clean it.Is this brand new out of the box,or used rifle.If that's brand new out of box , that not very good quality control.
It was brand new out of the box from cabelas
Post by: hunter399 on April 27, 2017, 07:30:15 PM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on April 27, 2017, 08:04:43 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 27, 2017, 08:54:23 PM
What your seeing is copper on the lands.
Post by: Oh Mah on April 27, 2017, 09:03:02 PM
Post by: thinkingman on April 28, 2017, 07:29:51 AM
one of my two tikkas came that way from the factory a few years ago. some kind of packing goo. Cleaned easily and shot 1/2 groups right away. Love itIt is similar to Cosmoline.
Clean it and shoot it.
Tikkas don't foul as commonly as Remington 700's and other marginal production rifles.
Post by: Miles on April 28, 2017, 07:36:43 AM
fairly simple explanation. Tikka test fires their rifles before shipping like many other rifle company's. As is the case with a new rifle but not a must. Depends on the opinion of the purchaser. A new rifle barrel should get a proper cleaning before it's first bench session. Then it's up to whatever works for the monkey on the trigger for barrel break in.
What your seeing is copper on the lands.
Visible copper from a couple test fire rounds? I'm not too sure I can believe that. I haven't ever seen visible copper in the lands even after 40 rds down the pipe. Now a little rust after setting for a while in a damp environment, yes.
I'd bet the first shot through that barrel and all the rust would be gone... ;)
Post by: hunter399 on April 28, 2017, 08:03:43 AM
Post by: jackelope on April 28, 2017, 08:05:47 AM
Every firearm gets shot don't know for sure how many. For the gov. files.1 bullet goes to fbi with 1 case.
:chuckle:
Post by: Jellymon on April 28, 2017, 08:06:07 AM
fairly simple explanation. Tikka test fires their rifles before shipping like many other rifle company's. As is the case with a new rifle but not a must. Depends on the opinion of the purchaser. A new rifle barrel should get a proper cleaning before it's first bench session. Then it's up to whatever works for the monkey on the trigger for barrel break in.
What your seeing is copper on the lands.
Visible copper from a couple test fire rounds? I'm not too sure I can believe that. I haven't ever seen visible copper in the lands even after 40 rds down the pipe. Now a little rust after setting for a while in a damp environment, yes.
I'd bet the first shot through that barrel and all the rust would be gone... ;)
Some rifles are worse than others. This is my ruger after less than 15 rounds. And ive been shooting it for 15 years.
Post by: hunter399 on April 28, 2017, 08:10:51 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 28, 2017, 08:11:38 AM
Post by: Miles on April 28, 2017, 08:16:00 AM
fairly simple explanation. Tikka test fires their rifles before shipping like many other rifle company's. As is the case with a new rifle but not a must. Depends on the opinion of the purchaser. A new rifle barrel should get a proper cleaning before it's first bench session. Then it's up to whatever works for the monkey on the trigger for barrel break in.
What your seeing is copper on the lands.
Visible copper from a couple test fire rounds? I'm not too sure I can believe that. I haven't ever seen visible copper in the lands even after 40 rds down the pipe. Now a little rust after setting for a while in a damp environment, yes.
I'd bet the first shot through that barrel and all the rust would be gone... ;)
Some rifles are worse than others. This is my ruger after less than 15 rounds. And ive been shooting it for 15 years.
Crazy! I've never seen anything like it in my Ruger, Browning, or Tikka. I guess I learned something new today.
Post by: Bob33 on April 28, 2017, 08:25:39 AM
I would lean towards test rounds leaving some copper in the lands until proven otherwise.
Post by: Miles on April 28, 2017, 09:43:40 AM
fairly simple explanation. Tikka test fires their rifles before shipping like many other rifle company's. As is the case with a new rifle but not a must. Depends on the opinion of the purchaser. A new rifle barrel should get a proper cleaning before it's first bench session. Then it's up to whatever works for the monkey on the trigger for barrel break in.
What your seeing is copper on the lands.
Visible copper from a couple test fire rounds? I'm not too sure I can believe that. I haven't ever seen visible copper in the lands even after 40 rds down the pipe. Now a little rust after setting for a while in a damp environment, yes.
I'd bet the first shot through that barrel and all the rust would be gone... ;)
I'm going to have to say I was incorrect with the above statement. This thread got me to go pull out one of my rifles. With a good light and some eye strain I was able to see some copper residue. Mind you this rifle is neglected when it comes to cleaning and has had tons of rounds down the pipe.
Post by: high country on April 28, 2017, 12:56:05 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 28, 2017, 01:37:12 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 28, 2017, 01:40:58 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 28, 2017, 01:44:48 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on April 28, 2017, 02:41:13 PM
Hammer, it just occurred to me you're posting on here! Welcome back. Missed you bud. :tup:
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