Dropped rifle (oops)

[Flyfish4ever]

So I am moving while also packing for my hunt and was setting my gun beater up, being careless, I set my rifle down on an unstable surface and it fell. Here are some photos. Other than going and re-zeroing the scope, is there anything else I should do?

bergara B14 Ridge 308 win

 

[Fire_9]

Nope. Shoot it

 

[Flyfish4ever]

Nope. Shoot it

Anything I should worry about long term? I know that now the finish is slightly chipped to keep a coat of oil on the exterior to prevent rust.

 

[1_pointer]

Anything I should worry about long term? I know that now the finish is slightly chipped to keep a coat of oil on the exterior to prevent rust.

That would be after a paint marker touch up just to help protect the bare metal for me...

 

[Fire_9]

Anything I should worry about long term? I know that now the finish is slightly chipped to keep a coat of oil on the exterior to prevent rust.

Nothing detrimental is going to happen to your rifle because of that chip. I would make an attempt to prevent rust but it’s going to be strictly cosmetic in my opinion

 

[Rzrbck918]

Normally what I do in instances like that is call myself an idiot repeatedly and swear some. That usually covers it.

 

[noharleyyet]

I've skittered rifles, scopes, and myself across unforgiving surfaces...ah chit moments for sure but it happens.

 

[morgaj1]

As a young man, I would get really upset with myself about things like this. As I've gotten older, I realized that these things happen and I don't let them worry me. As you carry that rifle, you will get many more marks. I think they add character.