Firing a brand new gun (oil in bore)

[Guvnor]

I usually try to run a couple dry patches down the bore of a brand new gun, just to get out any excess oil left by the manufacturer. But the last gun I bought (bolt action.22) I forgot to do this and went to the range. I didn't realize that until after firing many shots that I forgot to clean the bore first.

Everything was fine, but was this a bonehead move on my part? Does the manufacturer ever leave enough excess oil in the bore to cause a dangerous pressure level? Or is it not a big deal?

I notice owners manuals usually tell you to "inspect the bore" first, but I figure this is just a CYA sort of thing.

 

[AirForceShooter]

Stupid is as stupid does.
Is it possible for an oily gun to go boom?

Sure is.

Don't do that again

AFS

 

[Pistol Toter]

Yes, It was not a wise thing to do. Anything in the barrel and or firng chamber can significantly raise the pressures throughout the barrel. The barrel can rupture destroying the gun, removing digits, or bad powder burns, to in your case blowing the bolt back into you face. I suspect that there was not much if any oil in the area and probably after the initial firing much of it burned or blew away. The slightest obstructions CAN cause very adverse consequencies. Never fire a new gun until it has been checked.

 

[Guvnor]

I remember taking out the bolt and looking down the bore when I bought the gun, it was definitely shiny like it had been lightly oiled but wasn't dripping wet or anything.

But its a scary thought. I hope I didn't almost grenade myself.

But you gotta figure...there are probably millions of people who buy guns and never clean the bore first. If it was a real danger wouldn't we hear more about it?

 

[oneounceload]

The whole gun should have been cleaned to remove all of the rust preventative applied to everything and then relubed per the owner's manual

 

[heron]

Of the five guns I own (all bought new), each had some sort of dirt or fouling in the bore.
They all had another thing in common -- an advisement in the owner's manual to clean the firearm before shooting it.

 

[jnyork]

Of the five guns I own (all bought new), each had some sort of dirt or fouling in the bore.
They all had another thing in common -- an advisement in the owner's manual to clean the firearm before shooting it.

If all else fails, read the instructions.

 

[Pistol Toter]

If it was a real danger wouldn't we hear more about it?

Sit there are at least five people, the number who have responded up to this point, have heard and or have first hand knowledge on the subject. As has already been noted; most if not all owners manuals advise to clean and proplerly lubricate all or any new firearm. Should you not know this; if you ever drop your gun outside and it falls muzzle first onto the ground, always break it down and check for obstructions in the barrel. Now you have been advised. You need to be familiar with the safe operation of anything before proceeding with its use. Even a hammer...