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jason

Just thought I'd start this thread as a reminder or a help to new shooters.

I have just brought a new rifle. A tikka.
I always knew I should clean a bore before the first shot to remove any protective oils.
Also not long before this rifle I brought a borescope too. I had always wanted one and took advise from someone who has one over those that don't seriously. (I'm not an expert though but am calling what I see)
So I look down the bore first off. There is not much signs of test firing or protective oils, Either that or it was more the fact the bore looked very rough which took my attention.
There seemed to be burrs or at least or including metal fillings everywhere. I had seen burrs in other bores before. However the burrs were usually what looks to be squashed into the bore, against a land usually. As these rifles had many rounds down the bore.
So I'm thinking if all these burrs are going to be squashed into my new rifle bore and stuck there, this can't be a good thing.
The first three wet patches were very grey. I'm guessing metal. Iv seen carbon, it wasn't that, or not just carbon at least.
I then used a wet nylon bore brush back and forth maybe seven times. And patched it clean again after.
After looking again with the bore scope I'm pleased to say the bore looks so much better. As it should for a factory barrel I would say.
I just hope my experience helps someone else. In the past I would of probably just wet patched until clean. I'm not sure if that would be enough but I can say after brush strokes as well, it is. Or was for me.
And to remind others to clean before the first round.
From here I will follow Nathan's break in guide.