Author Topic: NIB Rifle with dirty barrel (Read 601 times)

rusty75 · « **on:** November 03, 2004, 10:31:56 AM »

i just bought a new remington 700 mountain rifle today. i cleaned the barrel,as i always do with a brand new gun, and my first dry patch came out with blue grease and a brownish black residue. it took several more solvent soaked patches before the bore was clean.

is this normal for a new gun?

could this gun have been fired previously?

does remington fire guns before they leave the factory?

any input is greatly appreciated

Omaha-BeenGlockin · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2004, 11:16:52 AM »

Probably proof tested

Zachary · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2004, 02:03:59 PM »

My thought as well.

Coal River Rat · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2004, 06:01:48 PM »

I agree as well, proof tested and/or some type of rust preventative run through the bore from the factory.

mountainview · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2004, 07:15:54 PM »

Most, if not all, NIB rifles have some debris in the barrel. Proof testing is one possibility. Various fluids used in manufacturing/machining are another possible source. I have even found small chips which were attributed to the reamer used to finish machine the chamber. For these reasons I always give the bore and action on any new firearm a thorough cleaning before heading to the range for the first time. A bit of an annoyance to find the debris I agree but nothing to get alarmed about.