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Is it possible to ruin a new barrel?

REDBEARD
so you got a new rifle right?, can you ruin the barrel if ya shoot it first without initial cleaning? just a discussion my buddy and I had last night. neither of us were really sure though I ask the people who really know.

Thanks!
RB

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  • Tailgunner1954
    IF the barrel was shipped full of grease / oil / cosmolene, or IF somehow it got metal chips / sand / etc. in it before you first fired it, than yes it's possiable to trash the barrel on the first shot.

    Personaly I do at least a field strip and clean/lube before taking a new gun out, mil-surp's get a full detail strip and clean.
    Some guys like a mag full of lead, I still prefer one round to the head.
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  • REDBEARD
    yeah thats what we thought, one of our other buddies got a new Tikka T3 and went out and shot it.....couldnt group a thing....maybe he ruined the barrel, maybe not.....told him to clean it REAL good and try again....

    RB
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  • Der Gebirgsjager
    Possible, yes, but very unlikely. Have your friend check the action screws to be sure that they're tight, and also the scope mount and ring screws if the rifle has a scope.
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