Hi guys, New guy here. Just bought my first rifle and because of the fact the gunownership is new to me I just want to hear some recommendations for maintaining.
I bought the Tikka T3 Hunter, haven't shot it yet but was going to take it out this weekend which brings me to my first question.
What should I do before shooting it this weekend??
So this will get me out to shoot a few shots, hopefully get a box of ammo through before heading out for deer,
Is there anything I should do while going through a box of ammo, I have read posts of new gun ownership and the breaking in people do, is this required? Cleaning after ever third shot and stuff, sounds over kill but I bought this gun to last a lifetime.
And once I get home what steps do I have to take to ensure it won't rust, cleaning and oiling of all metal parts, drying of the stock, treatment of the wood?
If there is anything else people can recommend please lay it on me, like I said this is my first gun, got into hunting because I have a few friend that do it every year, not something I grew up with.
I bought the Tikka T3 Hunter, haven't shot it yet but was going to take it out this weekend which brings me to my first question.
What should I do before shooting it this weekend??
So this will get me out to shoot a few shots, hopefully get a box of ammo through before heading out for deer,
Is there anything I should do while going through a box of ammo, I have read posts of new gun ownership and the breaking in people do, is this required? Cleaning after ever third shot and stuff, sounds over kill but I bought this gun to last a lifetime.
And once I get home what steps do I have to take to ensure it won't rust, cleaning and oiling of all metal parts, drying of the stock, treatment of the wood?
If there is anything else people can recommend please lay it on me, like I said this is my first gun, got into hunting because I have a few friend that do it every year, not something I grew up with.