Hey Guys!
I have been lurking for a bit now and just bought my first lever action Centre-fire Winchester!
Super excited but have a few questions that I hope y'all can help answer.
1) The manual suggests servicing/cleaning the rifle prior to first use, the person at the store didn't say anything about it; should I circle back and get a kit to clean it before taking it out for the first time?(or it doesn't really matter?)
2) I have read mixed comments regarding the type of .357 and .38 specials I can use, will I need to trial and error to find the right type and grain that my Winchester likes or are there any widely suggested.
3) Would you guys recommend getting a separate (soft) gun case for transporting the non-restricted to a range? Or would it be better if I bring the gun case that I got with the rifle?(it is a bit bulkier, and I plan on getting another rifle; reason for this question is there are some alcohol checkpoints here at night sometimes, want to avoid unnecessary conversation with the officers if it ever comes up and I happen to return home late)
Thanks! I know these are newbie and borderline stupid questions, any constructive answers are appreciated!
I have been lurking for a bit now and just bought my first lever action Centre-fire Winchester!
Super excited but have a few questions that I hope y'all can help answer.
1) The manual suggests servicing/cleaning the rifle prior to first use, the person at the store didn't say anything about it; should I circle back and get a kit to clean it before taking it out for the first time?(or it doesn't really matter?)
2) I have read mixed comments regarding the type of .357 and .38 specials I can use, will I need to trial and error to find the right type and grain that my Winchester likes or are there any widely suggested.
3) Would you guys recommend getting a separate (soft) gun case for transporting the non-restricted to a range? Or would it be better if I bring the gun case that I got with the rifle?(it is a bit bulkier, and I plan on getting another rifle; reason for this question is there are some alcohol checkpoints here at night sometimes, want to avoid unnecessary conversation with the officers if it ever comes up and I happen to return home late)
Thanks! I know these are newbie and borderline stupid questions, any constructive answers are appreciated!