Does Remington test fire their rifles?

Allen_Raiford · July 22, 2000, 04:31 PM

I bought a new LTR recently, and there is a little fouling of the bore, as if it had been shot once or twice. Is this from a factory test fire?

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**Mal H** · July 22, 2000, 04:59 PM

Most likely. I think any firearm manufacturer that doesn't test fire their product before it leaves the factory would be extremely irresponsible. And like handgun manufacturers, I doubt that they clean them after test firing. I think they do that (or rather don't do that) more so the customer will know it was test fired and not necessarily to save time and work.

700PSS Shooter · July 22, 2000, 11:21 PM

Allen: My new LTR in .223 was fouled also. I was under the impression that all firearms are proof fired. My LTR has an oval mark on the bolt handle side of the barrel near the chamber area that was stamped after finishing as it is bright. I assumed it was the firing proof.

That is why I always clean a new gun.

Bill

**4V50 Gary** · July 22, 2000, 11:48 PM

I'm not aware of any reputable maker who doesn't proof fire their firearms. It's a prerequisite prior to stamping that proof mark on the gun. If you drop by the factory at Ilion for a tour, you'll pass by the proofing room and see them proof the guns. They don't clean them because that's extra labor which would cost you more $.

BTW, I managed to get a tester at Ruger to proof mark a U.S. Quarter for me. Got one for my brother too.

July 22, 2000, 04:31 PM	#1
Allen_Raiford Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Posts: 304	I bought a new LTR recently, and there is a little fouling of the bore, as if it had been shot once or twice. Is this from a factory test fire? ------------------ "Pathfinders Light the Way!"

July 22, 2000, 04:59 PM	#2
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	Most likely. I think any firearm manufacturer that doesn't test fire their product before it leaves the factory would be extremely irresponsible. And like handgun manufacturers, I doubt that they clean them after test firing. I think they do that (or rather don't do that) more so the customer will know it was test fired and not necessarily to save time and work.

July 22, 2000, 11:21 PM	#3
700PSS Shooter Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: Virginia (The Old Dominion) Posts: 367	Allen: My new LTR in .223 was fouled also. I was under the impression that all firearms are proof fired. My LTR has an oval mark on the bolt handle side of the barrel near the chamber area that was stamped after finishing as it is bright. I assumed it was the firing proof. That is why I always clean a new gun. Bill

July 22, 2000, 11:48 PM	#4
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,850	I'm not aware of any reputable maker who doesn't proof fire their firearms. It's a prerequisite prior to stamping that proof mark on the gun. If you drop by the factory at Ilion for a tour, you'll pass by the proofing room and see them proof the guns. They don't clean them because that's extra labor which would cost you more $. BTW, I managed to get a tester at Ruger to proof mark a U.S. Quarter for me. Got one for my brother too.