Buying into the hype and getting a deal together on a used tikka that is really hard to pass up. It's a stainless T3 Lite in .308 made in 2010 at what seems to be a pretty good price (pm me if you need to know or if it informs your opinion).
Here's what I don't know, seeing as how it's my first used firearm transaction: what should I be looking for when I inspect the rifle in person? The seller said it's only been fired 50-75 rounds, he's the original owner and bought it to hunt with new in 2010 but never got around to taking it out in the field. I have 4 pics of the rifle and they aren't the best quality but everything looks good/new.
I know I should look at the crown of the barrel for fowling and also to check the action/bolt to see if it operates like other tikka's I've handled but don't know what else to look for to ensure I'm getting a shooter.
Appreciate all the more experienced folks chiming in on what they look for when they buy used.
Thanks!
Here's what I don't know, seeing as how it's my first used firearm transaction: what should I be looking for when I inspect the rifle in person? The seller said it's only been fired 50-75 rounds, he's the original owner and bought it to hunt with new in 2010 but never got around to taking it out in the field. I have 4 pics of the rifle and they aren't the best quality but everything looks good/new.
I know I should look at the crown of the barrel for fowling and also to check the action/bolt to see if it operates like other tikka's I've handled but don't know what else to look for to ensure I'm getting a shooter.
Appreciate all the more experienced folks chiming in on what they look for when they buy used.
Thanks!