Thread: Initial gun set up

Ive just bought my first proper gun, having only previously owned air rifles in the UK. Now Im in NZ and have bought an all new Tikka T3x with a 16 inch barrel in .308 with a Hausken suppressor and a Burris 2.5-10x42. Predictable i guess, but Im a beginner. Ive put 10 rounds of Sako super hammerheads through it to get it zero'd.

Ill be taking a few walks with it soon, but Ive been wondering if there are any things I should do with it whilst its all still new to protect or enhance longevity? A mate suggested bike inner tube over the suppressor and electrical tape over the outlet. Also the manual said to put loctite on the thread to keep the suppressor secure, but also said to remove it after every use which seems contradictory, and not to put anything over the suppressor?

Any thought from those more experienced please?

Cheers

Ben