thanks for the reply steve.
the rifle is a new one, one shot fired. thanks to someone on this board i now own it.
you mention dieseling. i take it this would be due to the manufacturers protective oiling/greasing. how many shots should i expect to get this out.
don`t get me wrong, i`m not new to this game, but it`s the first time i haven`t owned a (well) used rifle.