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New Barrel Break-in And Cleaning Methods
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<blockquote data-quote="Weaselthis" data-source="post: 2194815" data-attributes="member: 19417"><p>ATTENTION! TIKKA T3X experts.........or other opinionated folks either:</p><p></p><p>Well.......fudgecake.... not sure where to post this but, I got a brand new rifle today! Tikka T3x.</p><p>Thought I'd disassemble the bolt, clean it and re-assemble (did that) while the Bore Tech eliminator was soaking (4 wet patches pushed out). Let the bore set for 30 mInutes. Brushed w/ more Bore Tech and 30 strokes (1 stroke = out the muzzle, back to the bore guide). Patches came out black for the 1st 4 and took 3 more after brushing to come out mostly whitish....slight bluish tinge to them. Flushed w/ brake cleaner, ran 4 new patches to dry out the bore. </p><p></p><p>The Teslong revealed a VERY blue interior beginning about 1/2 in. from the chamber all the way to the muzzle. Both lands and grooves look like I poured bluing compound down the bore! Took a pic w/ my desk top computer but can't find it and don't know how to post pix on here anyway. Sorry.</p><p></p><p>Tikka manual states that TWO over pressure proof rounds and THREE Sako mfg. rounds to ensure the MOA accuracy claim, have been fired at the factory. FIVE rounds fired and I've got a blued barrel to rival the best bluing job you've ever seen? </p><p></p><p>EDIT: Forgot to mention, the rifle is stainless. </p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long post. Would like to know if anyone else experienced this. </p><p>And.....yes or no, does anyone have an opinion on the cause/effect of this? </p><p>Thanks in advance for the wisdom. </p><p>Take care.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Weaselthis, post: 2194815, member: 19417"] ATTENTION! TIKKA T3X experts.........or other opinionated folks either: Well.......fudgecake.... not sure where to post this but, I got a brand new rifle today! Tikka T3x. Thought I'd disassemble the bolt, clean it and re-assemble (did that) while the Bore Tech eliminator was soaking (4 wet patches pushed out). Let the bore set for 30 mInutes. Brushed w/ more Bore Tech and 30 strokes (1 stroke = out the muzzle, back to the bore guide). Patches came out black for the 1st 4 and took 3 more after brushing to come out mostly whitish....slight bluish tinge to them. Flushed w/ brake cleaner, ran 4 new patches to dry out the bore. The Teslong revealed a VERY blue interior beginning about 1/2 in. from the chamber all the way to the muzzle. Both lands and grooves look like I poured bluing compound down the bore! Took a pic w/ my desk top computer but can't find it and don't know how to post pix on here anyway. Sorry. Tikka manual states that TWO over pressure proof rounds and THREE Sako mfg. rounds to ensure the MOA accuracy claim, have been fired at the factory. FIVE rounds fired and I've got a blued barrel to rival the best bluing job you've ever seen? EDIT: Forgot to mention, the rifle is stainless. Sorry for the long post. Would like to know if anyone else experienced this. And.....yes or no, does anyone have an opinion on the cause/effect of this? Thanks in advance for the wisdom. Take care. [/QUOTE]
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