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My rifle arrived yesterday and it's a beauty!
I'm still on the backorder list for the Sightron stac 4-20×50 MOA. Not sure when this thing is ever going to be in stock. Lol
While waiting, I've also been looking at the Burris Exterminator iii with rangefinder and the Burris xtr. Both considerably more money but have heard good things about both.In regards to cleaning the Tikka, is this the correct process:
1- remove bolt and wipe down with cleaner and wipe clean bolt with a rag with a bit of oil on it.
2- get a brass brush, dip in cleaner, run through bore from rear till it comes out the front and pull back to the rear and remove.
3- wait a couple min
4- run (dry?) patches through till they come out clean.
5a- if storing for an extended time, run a patch through with a drop of lube
5b- if not storing away, you're done with barrel
6- clean action and add a drop of lube on each rail for bolt.Am I missing anything? Excuse the basic questions but this is my first rifle and want to take care of it properly.
Also, I had the barrel threaded and until I get a can on it, I want to get a thread protector. It's threaded at 1/2-28 (varmint)but not sure how long and outside diameter I should look for. When I do install one, should I put a drop of lube on it or just install it dry?
Anyway, again it's a beauty and can't wait to take it out and have some fun.
